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CHP 196Y

1982 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome82,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHP 196Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,945 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier behind drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drum backplate corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2022 76,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier behind drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drum backplate corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,860 miles

osf floor holed

slight bind on nsf brake

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 May 2016 73,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 73,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,651 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,330 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 72,300 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

all the front brake pads appear to have got very hot

corrosion to the offside door step underside

engine idle speed high

engine running very lean

exhaust repaired with paste

offside front brake draging slightly

rear leaf springs appear to be non standerd spec miss match of springs

Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,230 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to the offside door step underside

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,184 miles

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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CHP 196Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 82,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHP 196Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHP 196Y registered?

CHP 196Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 23 September 1982.

Is CHP 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHP 196Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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