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G587 BRE

1990 Volkswagen Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

215,456 mi
Last recorded215,456 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up162,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG587 BRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 215,456 miles

exhaust detiorated

Fail 23 Sep 2013 216,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust detiorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 199,991 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 199,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 192,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 192,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2010 184,814 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 184,814 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 178,291 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 178,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2008 178,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 175,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 169,297 miles

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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G587 BRE is a 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G587 BRE, 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 G587 BRE registered?

G587 BRE is a 1990 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G587 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G587 BRE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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