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VNU 776K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home49,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 776K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,493 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2016 94,428 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim not checked (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler on front beam (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on dashboard (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear parking brake effort

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

horn operating on dip switch/flash

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,699 miles

n/s parking brake effort

n/s rear drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,432 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 90,422 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,271 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 87,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,653 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 86,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2006 83,374 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 83,031 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 81,483 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 81,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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VNU 776K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 49,871 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNU 776K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VNU 776K registered?

VNU 776K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 10 May 1972.

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