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P805 CRN

1997 Volkswagen Motor Home

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,878 mi
Last recorded182,878 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Motor Home109,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 CRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 182,878 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2025 182,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill + front of sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 175,731 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 175,556 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 165,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring is cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 160,273 miles

Nearside Front inner wing (under bonnet) corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 160,268 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing (under bonnet) corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 153,799 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 153,799 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 153,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 153,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 152,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2016 152,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2015 151,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2014 149,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 147,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 142,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 137,781 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 137,781 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 245,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P805 CRN is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Home in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,852 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 P805 CRN, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P805 CRN is a 1997 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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