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G749 CLJ

1989 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van118,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 136,198 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 135,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 135,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 135,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,855 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 133,033 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 131,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 123,171 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 121,692 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 121,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 120,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 118,305 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 113,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,803 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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G749 CLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G749 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G749 CLJ registered?

G749 CLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 November 1989.

Is G749 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G749 CLJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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