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Y499 HWB

2001 Volkswagen Motorhome

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,399 mi
Last recorded162,399 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome76,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 162,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step corroded around rubber bung (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 160,961 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded also step sill blistering in door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 160,961 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded also step sill blistering in door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 159,345 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres minor cracking in side wall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 159,339 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 159,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 158,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 156,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 156,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 155,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to renew + corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 155,197 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to renew + corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 141,075 miles

exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 141,030 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on both calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 119,662 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 119,629 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,521 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 74,566 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,870 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 54,581 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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Y499 HWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 76,693 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 Y499 HWB, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y499 HWB is a 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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