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LYF 894K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Home

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,450 mi
Last recorded20,450 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home49,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYF 894K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,450 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,414 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake performance out of balance

Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,602 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,095 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,496 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 17,496 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,104 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 15,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

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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LYF 894K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 49,871 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 LYF 894K, 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 54 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 LYF 894K registered?

LYF 894K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is LYF 894K safe to buy?

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