MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member across all rear holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch by rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Osr main chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal And Multiple previous repairs elsewhere (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear syspension arms mts inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
seatbelt flexible stalk damaged nearside front
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and offside inner wing s and side box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joints (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded around fuel filter
general corrosion all over
Battery insecure both (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joints (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded around fuel filter
general corrosion all over
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Battery insecure
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s door mirror cracked
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play on steering rack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?
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L978 HKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 1994 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 68,356 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 L978 HKN, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L978 HKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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