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EHW 508K

1971 Volkswagen Motorhome

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,800 mi
Last recorded6,800 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome55,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHW 508K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 6,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 3,301 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 3,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 2,942 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 2,941 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 2,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 2,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 779 miles

air horn poor

different size tyres front-rear †195/50/15-195/60/15

exhaust noisey

extensive welding all over + blacked out

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f scuttle around wiper spindel correded

slight steering idler play

suspension lowerd

Fail 8 Aug 2005 707 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oily

extensive welding,front lower panel [poor]

floor cover pans rusty & poor condition

front and rear suspension lowerd

front gear box mounting missing

welding underneath very extensive

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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EHW 508K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,970 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHW 508K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHW 508K registered?

EHW 508K is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 20 December 1971.

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