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G903 SFJ

1989 Volkswagen Van

Brown Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,303 mi
Last recorded55,303 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Van79,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG903 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 55,303 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty and holed

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 55,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty and holed

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 54,322 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 53,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 53,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 53,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel behind rear wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front above suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel behind rear wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and offside front caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,013 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,247 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 51,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam warning lamp not working.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 4,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s/f a n/s/f brake hose ferrells slighty corriod

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,578 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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G903 SFJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Van in Brown with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 79,594 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G903 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G903 SFJ registered?

G903 SFJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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