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G833 OTA

1989 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,310 mi
Last recorded152,310 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome150,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 152,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 152,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 152,007 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 152,007 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 151,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 150,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 150,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear underbody corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear underbody corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 149,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 149,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 146,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 146,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 140,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 135,934 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 135,934 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 131,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hand brake travel high

n/s/f step corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 131,040 miles

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

hand brake travel high

n/s/f step corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 127,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 127,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 125,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 122,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 122,761 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 119,265 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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G833 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 150,209 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G833 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G833 OTA registered?

G833 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G833 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G833 OTA shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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