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G263 TYF

1989 Volkswagen Minibus

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,826 mi
Last recorded93,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 TYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 94,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 93,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 93,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,796 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,796 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,552 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2014 93,087 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 93,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,087 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 93,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 93,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 93,087 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 93,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 92,203 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 89,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 85,934 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 85,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 82,416 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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G263 TYF is a 1989 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G263 TYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G263 TYF registered?

G263 TYF is a 1989 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G263 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 TYF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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