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OY53 RFN

2003 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,035 mi
Last recorded23,035 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home44,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 23,003 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 50% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 22,184 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2024 21,333 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 21,333 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 20,593 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2022 19,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 19,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 17,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules At axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules At axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,508 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 7,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 3,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 1,940 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 1,940 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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OY53 RFN is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 44,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY53 RFN, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY53 RFN registered?

OY53 RFN is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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