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YD53 UDG

2003 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,167 mi
Last recorded216,167 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home44,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 216,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 216,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 212,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 212,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 207,797 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 207,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 197,989 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 190,217 miles

Amber light flashing on dash, hidden with black tape

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Doors corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Rear Number plates secured with tape

Pass 23 Jul 2020 182,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 182,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 178,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 178,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 173,158 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 173,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 168,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 168,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 164,131 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 164,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 154,525 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,382 miles

oil leak offside rear brake backplate

Pass 15 Aug 2012 141,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 134,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2011 134,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 126,348 miles

Both sides front brake discs worn and corroded

Lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Oil present around fuel pump area

Windscreen sun strip fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 117,510 miles

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

offside headlight cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 108,234 miles

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

Footbrake travel could be improved

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Slight lift in offside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 96,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 90,276 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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YD53 UDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD53 UDG, 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.

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YD53 UDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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