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R716 WAW

1998 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,076 mi
Last recorded168,076 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome56,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 WAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 168,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 162,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 152,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 152,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 152,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 151,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 5 Aug 2019 151,574 miles

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,848 miles

both front anti roll drop links have slight play

compensator stiff

Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 136,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 134,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 134,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 128,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 118,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both beam patterns requires attention soon

Pass 22 Aug 2009 111,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 111,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 107,167 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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R716 WAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R716 WAW, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R716 WAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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