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C510 LFF

1986 Volkswagen Motor Home

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

305,540 mi
Last recorded305,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home92,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC510 LFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 305,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 305,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 304,859 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 303,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 301,237 miles

oil leak

sterring pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 301,237 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

sterring pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 299,823 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 32cm away from rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front track rod nut missing do not drive

Fail 18 Jun 2022 299,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 32cm away from rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front track rod nut missing do not drive

Pass 24 Jun 2021 298,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front power sterring pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 298,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front power sterring pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 296,201 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 292,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 284,295 miles

slight cracking to n/s/r brake flexi hose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 271,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 269,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 263,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 261,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 256,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 246,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 236,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 228,612 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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C510 LFF is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 92,988 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 C510 LFF, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C510 LFF registered?

C510 LFF is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C510 LFF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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