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G178 RRR

1990 Volkswagen Multivan

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

169,345 mi
Last recorded169,345 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Multivan228,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 RRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 169,345 miles

Offside Inner sill back holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2023 169,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2022 169,334 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2021 169,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2020 169,242 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 169,058 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 169,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 168,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 168,076 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 168,076 miles

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 163,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 163,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 156,845 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres cracking but no cords shown

Fail 15 Jul 2014 156,764 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 146,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 146,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 145,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 145,422 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hand brake cable brocken.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F Brake hose insecurely mounted.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 144,243 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 144,243 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 143,249 miles

Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipe bracket on offside front caliper missig

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 141,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 141,343 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 141,342 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 141,341 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 141,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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G178 RRR is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 228,024 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G178 RRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G178 RRR is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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