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AUS 801J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,641 mi
Last recorded26,641 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home32,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUS 801J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,641 miles

parking brake efficiencies low at 17%

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,324 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r drive shaft bolts loose/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r lower chassis rail corroded

o/s/ heater exchange pipe missing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,473 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,460 miles

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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AUS 801J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 32,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUS 801J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUS 801J registered?

AUS 801J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 20 July 1971.

Is AUS 801J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUS 801J shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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