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H539 HCV

1991 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome130,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 HCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 106,487 miles

Corrosion to underside and suspension components but not considered excessive.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 106,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure if a cut which is more than 25mm or 10% of the section width whichever is the greater (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure if a cut which is more than 25mm or 10% of the section width whichever is the greater (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,758 miles

Sharp edges to body have a temp repair (covered with tape)

Underside coated with rustproofing (including over welded repairs)

Fail 27 Sep 2022 102,758 miles

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

Sharp edges to body have a temp repair (covered with tape)

Underside coated with rustproofing (including over welded repairs)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades repaced (with customers own blades) at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING HOLED (UNDER BONNET) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Sharp edges covered with tape as a temp repair

Pass 12 Mar 2021 102,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 102,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing / arch under bonnet corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 100,490 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing / arch under bonnet corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 100,488 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bumper bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Entrance/exit step significantly damaged sill (9.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks corroded both

Pass 16 May 2017 100,025 miles

Front x member corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2017 100,024 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front x member corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 99,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 97,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,313 miles

corrosion to n/s/f sill top

Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,025 miles

Cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

N/S/F door shut/step holed

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

N/S/F door shut/step holed

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Surface corrosion to underbody panels - may require further attention soon

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,005 miles

Cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall - cords not showing

Hole in n/s/f door shut/step

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Surface corrosion to various underbody panels - may require further attention soon

Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy surface corrosion in n/s door step, various underbody panels and front suspension components.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Surface cracks in n/s/r tyre walls.

Pass 4 May 2006 95,472 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished, not excessive on test.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2006 95,472 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H539 HCV is a 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,407 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 H539 HCV, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H539 HCV is a 1991 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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