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G168 MCL

1990 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,905 mi
Last recorded149,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Home114,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 MCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 149,905 miles

Offside Inner and outer (full length of sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner upper wing/arch corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

screenwash contaminated

Fail 13 Jul 2023 149,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mounting bracket (one side) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner and outer (full length of sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner upper wing/arch corroded

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

screenwash contaminated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 149,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 149,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm outer mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

hydraulic clutch rigid metal pipe badly corroded

parked position of wipers requires attention

Fail 14 Aug 2020 149,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill panel behind wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rearmost floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rearmost panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

clutch metal pipe corroded

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 30 May 2019 149,019 miles

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,687 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 139,687 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,658 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 130,542 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 127,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,475 miles

indicators dont cancle

Fail 4 Aug 2011 123,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

indicators dont cancle

Fail 19 Aug 2010 119,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 111,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 110,065 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 110,065 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

alternator drive belt slipping

battery terminal insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 110,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator belt squealing

slight scraping noise to rear brakes

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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G168 MCL is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 114,118 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G168 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G168 MCL is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 19 May 1990.

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