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W265 VAU

2000 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Motorhome44,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,632 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 70,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light see page of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover damaged

Nearside Lower all side marker not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower all side marker lights not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 68,060 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 64,674 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight misting of grease, but wiped clean (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside indicator lense missing but emmits the correst light

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,430 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,620 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,217 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 3,421 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,902 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 15,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,519 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 12,519 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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W265 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 44,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W265 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W265 VAU registered?

W265 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W265 VAU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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