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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Motorhome. Check any Motorhome by registration number below.

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55.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-30.1%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Motorhome — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Motorhome has an average MOT pass rate of 55.6%, which is 30.1 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This suggests the Motorhome can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Motorhome for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Motorhome, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Motorhome performs at MOT across different model years.

1998

Based on 30 vehicles

73.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1994

Based on 34 vehicles

32.4%Poor
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

29.2%

1990

Based on 40 vehicles

37.5%Poor
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.5%

0

Based on 168 vehicles

79.2%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Motorhome

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

52.9%
Volkswagen Motorhome Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

16.7%

Front Offside

16.7%

Central

10.0%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Motorhome

Volkswagen Motorhome — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Motorhome MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Motorhome?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Motorhome is 55.6% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Motorhome?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Motorhome are: Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (52.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Motorhome reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 55.6%, the Volkswagen Motorhome is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Motorhome?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Motorhome?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Motorhome: 94,669 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Motorhome to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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