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G191 PEW

1990 Volkswagen Unknown

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,363 mi
Last recorded179,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Unknown119,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 PEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 179,363 miles

heavy underseal under vechile

Pass 14 Aug 2024 177,023 miles

Heavily undersealed in places obstructing some underbody components from full inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2024 177,007 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Heavily undersealed in places obstructing some underbody components from full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2023 176,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed n places obstructing some underbody components from full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2023 176,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed n places obstructing some underbody components from full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2023 176,775 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed in places obstructing some components from full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2021 176,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 174,383 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2019 174,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2018 174,149 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 172,048 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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G191 PEW is a 1990 Volkswagen Unknown in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 119,074 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G191 PEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G191 PEW registered?

G191 PEW is a 1990 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 15 January 1990.

Is G191 PEW safe to buy?

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