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Y653 YRV

2001 Volkswagen Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

331,981 mi
Last recorded331,981 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome76,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 YRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 331,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 319,326 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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Pass 15 Mar 2024 312,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 308,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window scrren (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 297,139 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 297,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 281,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 281,919 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 273,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 250,158 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 233,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 219,203 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 219,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 200,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 194,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 194,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 186,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 179,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 179,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 169,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 163,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 155,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 140,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 140,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 129,841 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 129,841 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 117,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play n/s rack

vehicle slight lean to n/s

Fail 22 Feb 2007 117,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play n/s rack

vehicle slight lean to n/s

Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,410 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s tyres worn on outer edges

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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Y653 YRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y653 YRV, 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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What year was Y653 YRV registered?

Y653 YRV is a 2001 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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