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G491 NSS

1990 Volkswagen Minibus

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Minibus189,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 NSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,241 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested unable to gain access to engine bay (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lamps painted over (1.1.C.1e)

Braking system leaking brake pipes under cab (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded under cab (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 53,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

floor excessively corroded

fuel tank corroded

sills excessively corroded

steering rack bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,721 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bay panal (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,359 miles

brake valves corroded

chassis out rigger rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

o/s front light unit chipped

Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,314 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 183,448 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

converted to camper no rear seats fitted

number plates in screen

Fail 1 May 2013 183,448 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

converted to camper no rear seats fitted

number plates in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 183,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

metal clutch pipe corroded

no rear deats fitted converted to camper

Fail 22 Feb 2012 183,111 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

metal clutch pipe corroded

no rear deats fitted converted to camper

Fail 3 Jun 2009 175,575 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion o/s main brake pipe to flexy

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on floors to sills

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrals

front side lights

smoke emissions

wear in rack n/s borderline

Pass 3 Jun 2009 175,575 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe to flexy

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on chassis rails

corrosion on floors to sills

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrals

front side lights

smoke emissions

wear in rack n/s borderline

Pass 8 May 2008 169,647 miles

brightness of both rear sidelights borderline

corrosion on fuel pipes

engine oil leak

engine tick over lumpy

general underside corrosion

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

rear brake balance o/s slow borderline

Pass 22 Mar 2007 168,594 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 168,574 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G491 NSS is a 1990 Volkswagen Minibus in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 189,575 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 Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G491 NSS, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G491 NSS is a 1990 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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