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L78 DFR

1994 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 DFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 83,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,077 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both hand brake cables corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both hand brake cables corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,483 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 67,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

minor front brake inbalance

n/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

some play in both front steering idlers

Pass 15 May 2009 65,354 miles

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

minor brake bind n/s/f.

n/s/f tyre wall perished.

o/s/r tyre wall perished.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,860 miles

exhaust tailpipe poor condition

van is a camper conversion

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,859 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

exhaust tailpipe poor condition

van is a camper conversion

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,140 miles

cracks in rear exhaust box mounting rubbers.x2

slight bind from offside front brake

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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L78 DFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L78 DFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L78 DFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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