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F579 WCW

1988 Volkswagen Motor Home

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

677,306 mi
Last recorded677,306 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 WCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 677,306 miles

slight play in n/s front kingpin

Fail 13 Mar 2026 677,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres across rear axle over ten years old

both front tyres over ten years old

no visual of wheel retaining nuts

reg lamps light output significantly reduced

Pass 22 Oct 2022 677,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 675,917 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 675,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 675,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 675,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 674,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 674,861 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 674,507 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 674,507 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 673,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 670,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 666,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 665,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 662,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 661,193 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 661,193 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 658,907 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 658,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 655,535 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

blue smoke from exhaust not excessive

Pass 19 May 2009 648,923 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 648,923 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 645,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 634,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r inner tyre perishing

slight play in both front king pins

slight roughness in steering column

Fail 12 Jan 2007 634,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear inner tyres perishing on sidewalls

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

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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F579 WCW is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Home in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F579 WCW, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F579 WCW is a 1988 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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