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FIL 5018

1989 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,397 mi
Last recorded162,397 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome150,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 5018
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 162,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 162,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 159,683 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 159,663 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch and arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 154,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 149,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,352 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 145,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,578 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel rusty

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 140,588 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 140,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2016 139,783 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2016 139,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,079 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 138,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 127,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 124,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 121,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 121,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 118,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 115,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 112,927 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 112,927 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 110,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 110,257 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 105,710 miles

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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FIL 5018 is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIL 5018, 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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What year was FIL 5018 registered?

FIL 5018 is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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