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G289 SMX

1990 Volkswagen Campervan

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,748 mi
Last recorded152,748 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Campervan115,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 152,748 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 149,008 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 149,002 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,022 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 139,022 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 138,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 137,623 miles

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 137,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 135,451 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 126,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underfloor as slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 123,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 120,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 120,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 118,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 118,853 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 116,552 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 112,502 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 112,502 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 107,868 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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G289 SMX is a 1990 Volkswagen Campervan in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 115,229 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G289 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G289 SMX registered?

G289 SMX is a 1990 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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