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Volkswagen Motorhome

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 82 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

43%

Total Tests

82

Best Year

1990 (47%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen Motorhome

The Volkswagen Motorhome has been tested 82 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1990 to 1994), with an average pass rate of 43%. That's 39 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 47% pass rate from 51 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 39%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 89,394 miles, while the newest (1994) averages 129,285 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Motorhome is 42 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2370cc)
£1,245
Road Tax
£395
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,395
Per month£200/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1994 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

vs national average-39% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average-42% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Volkswagen Motorhome by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199439%31129,285 mi
199047%5189,394 mi

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