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G316 UST

1989 Volkswagen Motorhome

Silver Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

157,155 mi
Last recorded157,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome150,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 UST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,155 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 157,136 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,981 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,968 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arc to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back panel to chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back panel to chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,975 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap

Lots of corrosion everywhere on this vehicle

Slight fluctuation offside front brake

Fail 14 Mar 2016 145,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion around fuel cap

Lots of corrosion everywhere on this vehicle

Slight fluctuation offside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2015 143,261 miles

Bodywork getting a little corroded especially rear tailgate, wheel arches and sills

Front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Offside front and nearside rear wheels a little tight to turn by hand

Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Slight wear/play in nearside steering knuckle joint

Some corrosion starting around fuel cap mount near seat belt mounting

Some corrosion starting on steering box mount

Fail 16 Mar 2015 143,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Bodywork getting a little corroded especially rear tailgate, wheel arches and sills

Front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Offside front and nearside rear wheels a little tight to turn by hand

Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Slight wear/play in nearside steering knuckle joint

Some corrosion starting around fuel cap mount near seat belt mounting

Some corrosion starting on steering box mount

Pass 4 Apr 2014 139,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front jacking point area corroded

o/s +n/s front floors corroded +holed < not specified area>

Fail 2 Apr 2014 139,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front jacking point area corroded

o/s +n/s front floors corroded +holed < not specified area>

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 135,079 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,521 miles

mainbeam warning light not working

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 12 Mar 2012 130,508 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2011 128,807 miles

chassis & sills corroded, o/s/r brake binding slightly , exhaust noisy.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 124,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sil holed and corroded [outside prescribed areas]

Pass 11 May 2009 123,835 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 123,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant pipes insecure under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of chassis corroded

front brake discs worn

wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Jun 2008 121,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of chassis corroded

front brake discs worn

wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 6 Jun 2007 112,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded

slack in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2007 112,630 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

metal brake pipes rusted generally

slack in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2006 104,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 104,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G316 UST is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome in Silver with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G316 UST, 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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G316 UST is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 16 November 1989.

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