1989 Volkswagen Motorhome 1.9L Petrol · FIL 5018
1989 Volkswagen Motorhome (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 166,913 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTORHOME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FIL 5018 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 166,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FIL 5018 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome (FIL 5018) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FIL 5018 Mileage History
- 22/05/2024159,663 mi
- 08/06/2024159,683 mi+20 mi
- 06/05/2025162,394 mi+2,711 mi
- 19/05/2025162,397 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/2026166,913 mi+4,516 mi
Average of roughly 3,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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