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S472 ERR

1998 Volkswagen Motorhome

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,428 mi
Last recorded57,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome56,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 ERR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 57,428 miles

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

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

slight leak from gear box

Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,193 miles

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

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

Wear noted in off side steering tie bar

Fail 10 Jun 2024 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear box leak noted. Possible clutch fluid leak but will need investigating.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear of vehicle sitting low. Rear spring application may be incorroect

Wear noted in off side steering tie bar

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,557 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 53,555 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 53,510 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,361 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight wear near caliper ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Trim loose.

Pass 1 May 2019 51,971 miles

Off side trim loose.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s marker light inop

Slight play in inner track rod joints.

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

Pass 9 May 2017 50,103 miles

Near side marker light nor working.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs different each side.

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 50,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Near side marker light nor working.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs different each side.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 47,841 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 47,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,958 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight cracking

N/S/F upper marker lamp not working

N/S/R upper stop not working

Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,958 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has slight cracking

N/S/F upper marker lamp not working

N/S/R upper stop not working

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,052 miles

Exhaust clamp bolt missing but still secure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,035 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 44,034 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 421,052 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,459 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 39,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 35,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 13 May 2008 35,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,686 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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S472 ERR is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S472 ERR, 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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S472 ERR is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S472 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 ERR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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