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H218 GGS

1991 Volkswagen Minibus

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,277 mi
Last recorded193,277 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Minibus128,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 GGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 193,277 miles

Both rear brake pipes from 'T' joint to hoses slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 May 2017 193,268 miles

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

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

Both rear brake pipes from 'T' joint to hoses slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2016 191,983 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 189,977 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 189,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 184,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 184,491 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 178,230 miles

Coolant leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre valve perished

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

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

Oil leak

Steering coloum fouling on coolent hose

Fail 20 May 2013 178,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in screen

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre valve perished

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

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

Oil leak

Steering coloum fouling on coolent hose

Pass 11 May 2012 173,589 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 173,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

rear wiper blade u/s

stone chip to screen

various pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 169,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 163,600 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 163,580 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front discs rusty

n/s rear brake noisey has been standing

stone chip to screen

various pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 160,509 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

steering column fouling water hose

Pass 9 Mar 2009 160,509 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

steering column fouling water hose

Pass 28 Mar 2008 156,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front inner door handle difficult to open

Fail 28 Mar 2008 156,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner door handle difficult to open

Pass 7 Apr 2007 145,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 140,047 miles

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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H218 GGS is a 1991 Volkswagen Minibus in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 128,497 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 H218 GGS, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H218 GGS is a 1991 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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