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G114 ORJ

1989 Volkswagen Motorhome

Yellow Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,356 mi
Last recorded185,356 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome150,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG114 ORJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 185,356 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 183,886 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off split (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 183,043 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 183,043 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 181,697 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 181,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill all way along beside water carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wheel arch mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision mounting point corroded already detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 180,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 184,029 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Side panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inadequate effort at wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2019 179,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 179,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 8 May 2018 178,509 miles

small hole in n/s outer sill

Pass 15 May 2017 177,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front sill is in the early stages of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

speedometer dash does not illuminate

Fail 12 May 2017 177,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step underside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front sill is in the early stages of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

speedometer dash does not illuminate

Pass 18 May 2016 175,487 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 175,487 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 173,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 173,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 172,536 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 172,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 170,795 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 170,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 169,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 169,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 168,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2011 168,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 165,706 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 164,362 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 May 2009 164,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 161,878 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 161,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 156,850 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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G114 ORJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome in Yellow with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 150,209 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 G114 ORJ, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G114 ORJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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