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G480 VAS

1990 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

156,458 mi
Last recorded156,458 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up162,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 VAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 156,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 156,458 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 153,400 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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G480 VAS is a 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G480 VAS, 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 G480 VAS registered?

G480 VAS is a 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 15 January 1990.

Is G480 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G480 VAS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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