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FWW 599L

2008 Volkswagen Motorhome

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,336 mi
Last recorded18,336 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motorhome71,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 599L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 18,336 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 18,316 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,955 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 9,374 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 9,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,233 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 5,232 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 3,984 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsr inner cv boot split

osr inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,003 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 306 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 304 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,281 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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FWW 599L is a 2008 Volkswagen Motorhome in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 71,442 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 FWW 599L, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FWW 599L registered?

FWW 599L is a 2008 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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