CarVerify

Free Car Check

A293 XLG

1984 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome50,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA293 XLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,428 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 66,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,697 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 65,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,288 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,758 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front hlights slightly affected by flashers

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,638 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front hlights slightly affected by flashers

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,233 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seat backrest loose

Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seat backrest loose

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 34,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
Full Volkswagen Motorhome reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A293 XLG is a 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,098 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A293 XLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A293 XLG?

You can check the full history of A293 XLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A293 XLG registered?

A293 XLG is a 1984 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A293 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A293 XLG shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A293 XLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A293 XLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.