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G783 BRT

1990 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Blue Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

303,271 mi
Last recorded303,271 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motorcaravan180,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG783 BRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 303,271 miles

Build up of snow underneath vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 300,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 297,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 293,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 290,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 290,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 29 May 2013 290,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 2 Jul 2012 289,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 289,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 289,569 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 289,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 288,898 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 288,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 288,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 288,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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G783 BRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Blue with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 180,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G783 BRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G783 BRT registered?

G783 BRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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