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MIW 1627

1971 Volkswagen Motorhome

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,087 mi
Last recorded50,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome55,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 1627
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 47,988 miles

front beam old repair and rust

front tyres wearing inner edge

head light reflectors corroding

n/s brake hose cracking

o/s lower ball joint cover pin holed

oil leak

rear arm bushes perishing

steering coupling cracking

Pass 17 May 2017 46,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,939 miles

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

hooter does not work every time

near side rear flexible hose horseshoe clip missing

Fail 6 Apr 2016 45,933 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hooter does not work every time

near side rear flexible hose horseshoe clip missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,299 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,650 miles

Slight play N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in both bront wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,535 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s seatbelt slow to recoil

vehicle heavily undersealed

welding carried out to front beam but does not effect strength of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2012 34,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s seatbelt slow to recoil

vehicle heavily undersealed

welding carried out to front beam but does not effect strength of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,685 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,685 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,722 miles

chassis corroded in general, all brake hoses corroded in general on ferrules brake pipes corroded in general

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,650 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,650 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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MIW 1627 is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MIW 1627, 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 MIW 1627 registered?

MIW 1627 is a 1971 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is MIW 1627 safe to buy?

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