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R971 HCA

1998 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome56,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 98,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 95,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,033 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,089 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre load rating not same as offside rear tyre load rating.

No vehicle weight shown on plate.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 59,559 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre load rating not same as offside rear tyre load rating.

No vehicle weight shown on plate.

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 49,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,870 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 48,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,666 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,438 miles

underside corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2009 45,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,108 miles

exhaust silencer temporary repair

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,215 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R971 HCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R971 HCA, 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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R971 HCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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