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H457 VHL

1990 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,799 mi
Last recorded114,799 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome90,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 VHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 111,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel dripping from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,140 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 108,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,165 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,905 miles

O/s/r tyre heavily deteriorated

Play in all wheel bearings

Play in steering rack

Play in various front suspension joints

Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,902 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. Emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking Heavy diesel leak!!!! (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily deteriorated, cords visible (4.1.D.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear inner whee4l arches, Battery tray and engine mountings within 30cm (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/s missing screen, n/s inop (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/r tyre heavily deteriorated

Play in all wheel bearings

Play in steering rack

Play in various front suspension joints

Unable to test brakes as diesel is pouring into brake rollers

Pass 3 May 2013 97,036 miles

Clutch Pipe Leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,810 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

water pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,379 miles

Slight wear rear suspension bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,341 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Repair to O\S\F of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2008 223,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 219,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 206,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 206,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 206,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H457 VHL is a 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 90,558 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 H457 VHL, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H457 VHL is a 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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