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G379 TBD

1990 Volkswagen Motorhome

Red Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

273,222 mi
Last recorded273,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome90,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG379 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 273,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion end of both sills under arches

front wheels running very close to suspension

Fail 15 Jul 2024 273,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion end of both sills under arches

front wheels running very close to suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2022 269,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 262,143 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 262,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 257,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 249,989 miles

Corrosion to both front jacking points

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 249,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both front jacking points

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 241,867 miles

slight brake bind (o/s/front).

Fail 18 Jul 2018 241,866 miles

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

slight brake bind (o/s/front).

Pass 16 Dec 2016 226,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 220,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 7 Dec 2015 220,269 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2014 216,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on o/s/r inner & outer wheel arch.

o/s/f brake binding slightley

Pass 5 Dec 2013 212,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion on n/s & o/s/r inner wheel arches

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

o/s front & rear brake binding slightley

Pass 5 Dec 2012 211,323 miles

surface corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch & o/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 205,819 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s rear inner wing/box sections corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 205,819 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s rear inner wing/box sections corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 199,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 187,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 187,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 181,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 174,663 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 165,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 165,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G379 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome in Red with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 90,558 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 G379 TBD, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G379 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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