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G26 GVV

1990 Volkswagen Camper Van

Not stated Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van102,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1990
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 167,631 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 166,977 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 166,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 166,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 164,513 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 162,740 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 162,714 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 161,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 160,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 156,531 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front door step corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 156,527 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

nearside front door step corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 156,430 miles

n/s front door step corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area.

n/s side door sill step corrded to excess but not in a prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 156,428 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

n/s front door step corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area.

n/s side door sill step corrded to excess but not in a prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 155,814 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition s/blowing

n/s front door step hole & corrosion.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 155,801 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition s/blowing

n/s front door step hole & corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 152,675 miles

n/s front door step corrosion but not structural

Fail 9 Mar 2012 152,669 miles

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

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

n/s front door step corrosion but not structural

Pass 21 Mar 2011 151,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 149,529 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 146,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 144,160 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 144,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 141,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 141,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 136,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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G26 GVV is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van in Not stated with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G26 GVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G26 GVV registered?

G26 GVV is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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