Volkswagen Motorhome Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Motorhome car check
Is the Volkswagen Motorhome reliable? We analysed 5,016 real MOT tests across 284 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Motorhome is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Motorhome.
Volkswagen Motorhome Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Motorhome. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Motorhome MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Motorhome to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Motorhome Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Motorhome Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Motorhome owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Motorhome MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Motorhome year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 91 | 81.3% | 48,742 | 75,300 | 132,610 |
| 2010 | 69 | 81.2% | 34,120 | 54,229 | 75,932 |
| 2009 | 128 | 86.7% | 19,512 | 40,221 | 84,116 |
| 2008 | 142 | 80.3% | 42,486 | 71,442 | 87,386 |
| 2007 | 159 | 78.6% | 20,807 | 29,857 | 44,954 |
| 2005 | 173 | 75.7% | 25,898 | 37,431 | 57,340 |
| 2004 | 111 | 82.9% | 16,584 | 33,514 | 60,039 |
| 2003 | 54 | 64.8% | 73,120 | 91,447 | 129,961 |
| 2002 | 75 | 78.7% | 38,430 | 83,828 | 193,334 |
| 2001 | 201 | 76.6% | 40,875 | 76,693 | 129,841 |
| 2000 | 126 | 77.8% | 51,271 | 76,636 | 133,482 |
| 1999 | 51 | 76.5% | 15,888 | 46,463 | 57,391 |
| 1998 | 276 | 73.2% | 39,950 | 56,294 | 83,992 |
| 1997 | 212 | 77.8% | 54,615 | 84,611 | 159,672 |
| 1996 | 70 | 68.6% | 73,807 | 119,176 | 207,124 |
| 1995 | 86 | 74.4% | 69,334 | 92,345 | 201,281 |
| 1994 | 251 | 71.3% | 56,722 | 68,356 | 108,846 |
| 1993 | 103 | 65.0% | 83,749 | 103,191 | 147,308 |
| 1992 | 53 | 66.0% | 91,673 | 111,516 | 158,334 |
| 1991 | 196 | 67.3% | 101,266 | 130,407 | 152,798 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Motorhome Last?
Based on 284 Volkswagen Motorhome vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Motorhome Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Motorhome MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Motorhome
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 128 tests
61.0% MOT pass rate from 154 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Motorhome is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 128 tests. The 1972 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Motorhome Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Motorhome THIS CAR | 72.3% | 5,016 | 69,680 mi | 59 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Audi A3 S Line 30 TFSI MHEV S-a | 89.5% | 5,689 | 29,116 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Motorhome trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen MotorhomeShould you buy a used Volkswagen Motorhome?
The Volkswagen Motorhome has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.3% across 5,016 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Motorhome are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (148 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (139), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (133). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Volkswagen Motorhome owner drives around 1,733 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Volkswagen Motorhome models stay on UK roads for around 59 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.