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A8 VWY

2001 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome76,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 97,749 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 97,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 97,282 miles

nsf cv boot damp

rear discs very rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

corroded brakes and exhaust

rusty under body

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

corroded brakes and exhaust

rusty under body

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,903 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2021 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,808 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,238 miles

rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 63,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,639 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheel trims screwed to rims

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,663 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 53,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 39,933 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 39,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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A8 VWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 76,693 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 A8 VWY, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 VWY registered?

A8 VWY is a 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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