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G659 YDV

1990 Volkswagen Campervan

Red Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,639 mi
Last recorded133,639 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Campervan115,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 YDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 133,639 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 133,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 132,358 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 132,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 132,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 131,849 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both badly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear bumper missing

Fail 1 May 2021 131,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both badly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Rear bumper missing

Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension bushes badly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog light dim

Offside Front seat becoming insecure

Offside Front suspension bushes badly split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch holed

slight play all four wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2019 131,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension bushes badly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog light dim

Offside Front seat becoming insecure

Offside Front suspension bushes badly split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch holed

slight play all four wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 127,463 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,175 miles

Corrosion to the nearside rear floor but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 126,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 126,882 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G659 YDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Campervan in Red with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G659 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G659 YDV registered?

G659 YDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G659 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G659 YDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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