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G177 LJX

1990 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,061 mi
Last recorded179,061 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up162,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 179,061 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body of vehicle generally is showing signs of corrosion

both front road springs and bushes are showing signs of wear

engine has oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing has play and is slightly noisy

o/s/r metal brake pipe from load valve to brake flex has corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 174,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 170,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn On The Inner Edge.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 166,444 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 166,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2010 162,780 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Jan 2010 162,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Dec 2008 157,970 miles

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

rust on body but not structural

Pass 20 Dec 2007 152,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 145,169 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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G177 LJX is a 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 162,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G177 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G177 LJX registered?

G177 LJX is a 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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