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F579 ENC

1989 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,148 mi
Last recorded167,148 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome150,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 ENC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 167,148 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2025 167,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers Not Checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 166,836 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2024 166,830 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 6. 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 166,332 miles

Underbody general condition is corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Fail 5 Mar 2021 166,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody general condition is corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Pass 22 May 2019 163,519 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door step rusted

Nearside Front roof marker light inoperative

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

o/side upper wheel arch floor areas corroded/near side inner sill jacking points corroded/near side inner sill corroded /complete underside weak

rear tyres under inflated/near side tyres perished

spare wheel carrier corroded/nera side floor corroded/

Fail 21 May 2019 163,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner foot step sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting foot step areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door step rusted

Nearside Front roof marker light inoperative

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

o/side upper wheel arch floor areas corroded/near side inner sill jacking points corroded/near side inner sill corroded /complete underside weak

rear tyres under inflated/near side tyres perished

spare wheel carrier corroded/nera side floor corroded/

Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,444 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 163,444 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 163,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 163,000 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front leaf spring rear bush splitting

offside front step rusty

offside front tyre perishing

propshaft centre universal joint has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2015 163,000 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front leaf spring rear bush splitting

offside front step rusty

offside front tyre perishing

propshaft centre universal joint has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 162,199 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front inner wheel arches starting to rust

both near side rear tyres starting to wear on edges

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 8 Aug 2012 161,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front kingpin has slight play

nearside rear inner wheelarch slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,664 miles

drivers seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing

nearside inner sill is not attached to outer panel

offside rear wheel inner arch rust hole

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 May 2011 69,525 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers seat belt locking mechanism outer casing missing

front brakes slightly dragging

offside front inner sill hole

offside rear wheel inner arch rust hole

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 May 2010 69,215 miles

o/s seatbelt stalk outer casing broken

slight play in steering column bearing

Fail 6 May 2010 69,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear outer tyre starting to perish

offside seat belt cover missing

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in steering column bearings

slight sharpe edge on offside rear wing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,949 miles

drivers seat belt hasp cover missing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both n/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,137 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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F579 ENC is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 150,209 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 F579 ENC, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F579 ENC is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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