1990 Volkswagen Vanagon 1.6L Diesel · G652 VNS
1990 Volkswagen Vanagon (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 May 1990. Recorded mileage 185,452 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G652 VNS Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 185,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G652 VNS Mileage History
- 18/12/2006167,165 mi
- 03/01/2008167,928 mi+763 mi
- 15/01/2008167,928 km
- 24/12/2008167,928 mi
- 29/12/2008167,938 mi+10 mi
- 10/02/2010167,868 km
- 22/02/2010167,968 mi
- 15/02/2011167,968 mi
- 21/02/2012167,968 mi
- 24/01/2013167,938 mi-30 mi
- 31/01/2013167,940 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2014167,968 mi+28 mi
- 26/02/2014167,968 mi
- 18/02/2015167,968 mi
- 18/02/2015167,968 mi
- 10/02/2016167,968 mi
- 10/02/2016167,968 mi
- 21/06/2017167,968 mi
- 30/05/2018168,331 mi+363 mi
- 03/06/2019168,881 mi+550 mi
- 08/06/2020170,305 mi+1,424 mi
- 18/06/2021171,286 mi+981 mi
- 17/06/2022172,771 mi+1,485 mi
- 04/07/2023179,743 mi+6,972 mi
- 20/07/2024184,031 mi+4,288 mi
- 27/07/2024184,034 mi+3 mi
- 19/07/2025184,851 mi+817 mi
- 26/07/2025184,856 mi+5 mi
- 25/07/2026185,446 mi+590 mi
- 31/07/2026185,452 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 932 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G652 VNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon (G652 VNS) between December 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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