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SP53 BXW

2003 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home44,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,162 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,422 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 50,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 47,443 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,770 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 43,153 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,316 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 36,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 34,217 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 31,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 25,724 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 23,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 13,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 13,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 11,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 9,502 miles

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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SP53 BXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 44,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP53 BXW, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 BXW registered?

SP53 BXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SP53 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 BXW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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