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R573 RDY

1998 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,210 mi
Last recorded34,210 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home49,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 RDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,210 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 34,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 34,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

o/s rear number plate lamp slight damage to lens

Pass 14 Dec 2013 34,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

o/s rear number plate lamp slight damage to lens

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to offside number plate lamp,not showing white light to the rear

Fail 29 Oct 2012 34,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to offside number plate lamp,not showing white light to the rear

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise all 4 tyres cracking side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,499 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 18,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R573 RDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 49,428 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R573 RDY, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R573 RDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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