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G849 VYE

1990 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 VYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,733 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack mountings slightly worn

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 76,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering rack mountings slightly worn

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,237 miles

Both outer sills corroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front floor corrroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Steering rack mounts slightly worn

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Both outer sills corroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front floor corrroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Steering rack mounts slightly worn

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

slight play steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2022 72,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,085 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion in areas

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,763 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,401 miles

Slight play to all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,102 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,101 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,471 miles

Nearside Front seat buckle case broken

Rear seat folded flat

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 60,446 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,707 miles

passenger (n/s/f) seatbelt slightly fraying

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,928 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,149 miles

slite blow from exhust

slite play to n/s/f wheel baring

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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G849 VYE is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G849 VYE, 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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G849 VYE is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 31 March 1990.

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