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S866 BNP

1998 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome56,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 BNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material claiper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material claiper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,179 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material claiper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material claiper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer + middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS+NS short pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 74,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer + middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS+NS short pipe from caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 73,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,489 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,959 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,857 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,945 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant level too high

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,554 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,203 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,590 miles

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

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

exhaust centre and rear sections badly corroed

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,590 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections badly corroed

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,847 miles

Steering rack slight play in arm joints.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,131 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

CAT rattling.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S866 BNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S866 BNP, 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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S866 BNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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