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LPL 733W

1981 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,696 mi
Last recorded59,696 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home20,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 733W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering joints

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering joints

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,900 miles

near side front step coroded underside of body

outside bodywork needs atention

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,337 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,337 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 52,390 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

extensive corrosion to offside & nearside upper cab panels close to perscribed areas for seat belt mountings

front number plate deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 May 2006 52,016 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 52,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

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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LPL 733W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 20,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPL 733W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPL 733W registered?

LPL 733W is a 1981 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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The MOT history for LPL 733W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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