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L978 HKN

1994 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

211,651 mi
Last recorded211,651 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Motorhome68,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 211,651 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 211,651 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 211,651 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 209,210 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 205,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

seatbelt flexible stalk damaged nearside front

Fail 18 Aug 2021 205,931 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 201,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 201,017 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2019 189,714 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 177,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 177,989 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 170,545 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 170,545 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 169,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 169,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 165,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 165,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 162,912 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 162,912 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 162,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 162,291 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 159,025 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 158,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 149,711 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 149,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 142,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 131,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 122,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 111,577 miles

slight play on steering rack

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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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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