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G974 SGX

1990 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,044 mi
Last recorded142,044 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 SGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 142,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 139,441 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 139,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front and nearside front wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,066 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CLUTTER

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush DETERIOATED (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BY OUTER BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE STEERING GAITER HAS SLIGHT OIL SEEPAGE, VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO END, STILL PREVENTS THE INGRESS OF DIRT

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush DETERIOATED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ABOVE REAR OF WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

UNABLE TO FULLY ASESS FRONT OUTER PADS DUE TO RIM DESIGN

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM, MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL FWD OF WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CLUTTER

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush DETERIOATED (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BY OUTER BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE STEERING GAITER HAS SLIGHT OIL SEEPAGE, VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO END, STILL PREVENTS THE INGRESS OF DIRT

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush DETERIOATED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ABOVE REAR OF WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

UNABLE TO FULLY ASESS FRONT OUTER PADS DUE TO RIM DESIGN

Pass 7 Apr 2018 134,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FORWARD BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FORWARD BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 132,213 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 129,778 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,781 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 127,781 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 127,744 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front back plates corroded

genarel corrosion to vehicale body

o/s/f and n/s/f step corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 125,831 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front door steps corroding

o/s/f back plate corroding

Fail 19 May 2014 125,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front door steps corroding

o/s/f back plate corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrsion to body panels

o/s/f and n/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f back plate corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 123,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f back plate corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

both front steering rack gators have slight misting of oil

both front tyres cracking and perishing

genarel body panel corrosion to vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on outewr edge

o/s/f back plate corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 115,332 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

both front steering rack gators have slight misting of oil

both front tyres cracking and perishing

genarel body panel corrosion to vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on outewr edge

o/s/f back plate corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,657 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general all over body corrosion

n/s/f disc back plate corroded

n/s/f door step corroding

o/s/f disc back plate corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 108,657 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general all over body corrosion

n/s/f disc back plate corroded

n/s/f door step corroding

n/s/r drive shaft bolts loose

o/s/f disc back plate corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 May 2010 99,462 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEP CORROSION . NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING AND SHOULD BE CHECKED

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 99,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hoses rubbing on steering column

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,880 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 98,880 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,292 miles

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

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

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

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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G974 SGX is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G974 SGX, 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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G974 SGX is a 1990 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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