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G878 UNU

1990 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Multivan228,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 UNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,531 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,198 miles

front no plate cracked

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2024 62,796 miles

front no plate cracked

slight play n nearside steering rack end

Fail 13 May 2024 62,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front no plate cracked

slight play n nearside steering rack end

Pass 2 May 2023 58,634 miles

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2023 58,634 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,351 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,351 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,346 miles

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2020 56,338 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,116 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,832 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,730 miles

front number cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,730 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO ENGINE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 10 Nov 2017 49,730 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO ENGINE (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,368 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,200 miles

slight play in both rear bearings

slight play in offside front bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,819 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,539 miles

flat beam patterns headlight taped

front brake hoses perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight blow from exhaust

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake hoses perished

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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G878 UNU is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G878 UNU, 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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What year was G878 UNU registered?

G878 UNU is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G878 UNU safe to buy?

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