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G581 TWL

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,454 mi
Last recorded117,454 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 117,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 117,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 113,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 112,006 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 112,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,457 miles

Coolant hose parished/damaged fouling against steering coupling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 108,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure main beam (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant hose parished/damaged fouling against steering coupling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,804 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,804 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

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

Pass 9 May 2016 103,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 103,184 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,025 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front windscreen has chip in B one

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 91,265 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 90,978 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 89,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 89,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,481 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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G581 TWL is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 118,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G581 TWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G581 TWL registered?

G581 TWL is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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