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HNJ 190V

1980 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,995 mi
Last recorded17,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome24,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 190V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 17,995 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,829 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 16,829 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,829 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.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 28 May 2013 136,901 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 13,690 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 13,007 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 9,736 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 9,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Foot brake borderline pass on 75% lockouts

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle undrersealed heavily in places.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,879 miles

Large amount of welding undertaken before mot & heavily underseald most of underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 7,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Large amount of welding undertaken before mot & heavily underseald most of underside of vehicle.

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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HNJ 190V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 24,919 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 HNJ 190V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HNJ 190V registered?

HNJ 190V is a 1980 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is HNJ 190V safe to buy?

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