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LYV 41X

1982 Volkswagen Motor Home

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,986 mi
Last recorded125,986 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home92,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYV 41X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,962 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 125,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper end caps missing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,841 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 125,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 125,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,425 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 125,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 122,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 122,629 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 120,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 120,136 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 120,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 117,720 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 117,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine smokes when hot.

Near side rear wheel bearing feels rough.

Rear brake pipes are corroded on both sides.

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

Stone chip in a zone.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 117,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 114,153 miles

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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LYV 41X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 92,531 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 LYV 41X, 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 44 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 LYV 41X registered?

LYV 41X is a 1982 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 25 June 1982.

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The MOT history for LYV 41X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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