Volkswagen Motorhome
From 308 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a tyre seriously damaged, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 18 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.5% of Motorhome failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £177.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 70.6% while Petrol versions pass at 64.9%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Typical mileage
Half of all Motorhomes tested had between 55,193 and 135,297 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 78,187 median miles, the Motorhome has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Motorhome MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Motorhome has a 68.8% MOT pass rate based on 308 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Motorhome?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Motorhome is vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Motorhome at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Motorhome is 78,187 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,193 and 135,297 miles.
Buying a used Motorhome?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £177 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 39.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.