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G814 SAA

1990 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

412,739 mi
Last recorded412,739 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Multivan228,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG814 SAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 412,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and offside have head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 412,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and offside have head lamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front disc dirt plate missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Disc dirt plate badly rusted and deteriorating

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 392,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Front wheel arches slightly corroded both sides

Front wiper blades not clean straight away

Nearside Front tyre running low in inner edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded both sides

Fail 29 Aug 2017 392,333 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Front wheel arches slightly corroded both sides

Front wiper blades not clean straight away

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded both sides

Pass 23 Aug 2016 362,408 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both inner rear arches are corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 361,232 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch at top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both inner rear arches are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 328,773 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2014 317,709 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 306,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 289,535 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front door steps corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 207,949 miles

o/s/r hole slighty corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both door shuts slight corrosion

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2011 207,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both door shuts slight corrosion

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/r hole slighty corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 263,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 263,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 253,179 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 253,179 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

steering pipes corroded

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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G814 SAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G814 SAA, 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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G814 SAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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