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OYH 140L

1972 Volkswagen Motor Home

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

44,590 mi
Last recorded44,590 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home49,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 140L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 44,590 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 44,590 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,320 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 40,040 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 38,977 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,354 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 37,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,676 miles

All 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear outer C.V boots split

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre is beginning to perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,294 miles

headlamp outputs poor

n/s inner track rod end boot deteriorated

n/s/r indicator interacting slightly with sidelights

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s outer track rod end boot deteriorated

o/s top ball joint boot deteriorated

rear outer c.v boots split open

some corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

some freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 May 2014 36,294 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

headlamp outputs poor

n/s inner track rod end boot deteriorated

n/s/r indicator interacting slightly with sidelights

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s headlamp image poor

o/s outer track rod end boot deteriorated

o/s top ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear outer c.v boots split open

some corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

some freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,281 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

headlamp outputs poor

hole in n/s/r inner wheel arch

n/s inner track rod end boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

o/s outer track rod end deteriorated

o/s top ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

some corrosion on n/s and o/s front and rear brake pipes

some freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

suspect filler in o/s/r sill

Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer cv boots split

nearside front step corroding

undertrays excessively corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 32,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer cv boots split

nearside front step corroding

undertrays excessively corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,723 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,883 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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OYH 140L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYH 140L, 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.

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OYH 140L is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 21 September 1972.

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