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PHJ 429K

2001 Volkswagen Motor Home

Beige Petrol 1668cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,791 mi
Last recorded10,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 429K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,668cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 10,791 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 10,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip slipped off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 9,255 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s - o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 8,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner-outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner - outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged fronts - o/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2023 7,764 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Speedo cable rubs Brake pipe on full lock

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 May 2023 7,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Speedo cable rubs Brake pipe on full lock

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and Outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 5,112 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pipe fowling speedo cable on lock

Fail 12 Aug 2020 5,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly stays on after pressed (7.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

nearside front brake pipe fowling speedo cable on lock

Pass 10 May 2011 4,603 miles

advise h/brake adjust

advise new engine surround seal

advise new n/s/r brake back plate

advise new wiper blades

both front outriggers starting to hole, advise replacement

brake pedal fouls floor

front h/lamps flatline due to beam converters

left ind warning bulb blown

minor engine oil leaks

no engine lid seal

no fronty anti roll bar

play in both steering drag link ball joints

temp fuel cap

warp on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 1 Jun 2009 1,922 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 1,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,956 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 95,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,134 miles

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

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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PHJ 429K is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Home in Beige with a 1,668cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PHJ 429K, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PHJ 429K is a 2001 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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