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R965 BKW

1998 Volkswagen Motorhome

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

204,360 mi
Last recorded204,360 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome56,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 BKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 204,360 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 204,360 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 204,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Front left (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed Front left (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both front sills/inner wheel arches

Excessive corrosion to front left bumper support bracket

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front left (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2024 198,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 191,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 184,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 184,333 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking return hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 177,663 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2021 177,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2020 169,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 169,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 164,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust very rusty

Pass 3 May 2018 162,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 162,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 157,140 miles

near side mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 150,022 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 146,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 140,928 miles

slight damage tyre side wall

some corrosion forming body and underside

Fail 14 Feb 2012 137,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 137,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 133,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 127,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 119,075 miles

c/l 527680

Pass 20 Oct 2006 114,110 miles

c/l 451752

Pass 21 Oct 2005 108,929 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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R965 BKW is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,294 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 R965 BKW, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R965 BKW registered?

R965 BKW is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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