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G493 LPW

1990 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,675 mi
Last recorded128,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Campervan115,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 LPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 128,675 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 126,395 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 124,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 121,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 121,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 120,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 120,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,909 miles

both front footwells corroded and holed

slight exhaust leak,system corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight windscreen damage

wipers smearing slightly,advise replaceing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 110,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both front footwells corroded and holed

slight exhaust leak,system corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight windscreen damage

wipers smearing slightly,advise replaceing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,947 miles

(1) Offside rear seat belt webbing frayed close to limit.

(5) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Metal brake pipes to both rear brake hoses corroded slightly.

(6) Slight corrosion near rear suspension mountings.

(8) Slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,906 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 102,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,432 miles

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

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

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jun 2009 96,432 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2008 95,005 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

coolant leaking

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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G493 LPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G493 LPW, 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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G493 LPW is a 1990 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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