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D914 KWY

1987 Volkswagen Motorhome

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,766 mi
Last recorded216,766 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome146,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD914 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 216,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement washer deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake efficiency only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 215,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened washers either side of rubbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 214,296 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 212,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 209,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 209,890 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split apart (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working also tell tale inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords 215/50 r17 95y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 207,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 204,451 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 201,547 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 201,539 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 197,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 194,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 191,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 186,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake lightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 182,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 179,358 miles

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2011 176,211 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 176,202 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 172,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 172,818 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 170,398 miles

o/s rear foot brake noisey in operation

Fail 18 Jul 2009 170,386 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear foot brake noisey in operation

Pass 6 Jun 2008 169,122 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 166,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 161,052 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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D914 KWY is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 146,061 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 D914 KWY, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D914 KWY registered?

D914 KWY is a 1987 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 26 January 1987.

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