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G113 TKH

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 TKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,791 miles

Electrical wiring insecure around battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Excessive corrosion in battery tray but not within any prescribed areas

Front Position lamp incorrect colour x2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering damper bushes split/slightly worn

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,770 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative needs to be held in a certain position to work properly (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect partial kick to right still visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect partial kick to right still visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure around battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Excessive corrosion in battery tray but not within any prescribed areas

Front Position lamp incorrect colour x2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering damper bushes split/slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2018 176,672 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear inner cv boot

Offside Rear outer cv boot

Fail 3 Nov 2017 176,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

BOTH REAR CV BOOTS SPLIT

Fail 1 Nov 2017 176,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 170,729 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner CV boot split

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

Fail 24 Nov 2015 170,729 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner CV boot split

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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G113 TKH is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 142,633 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G113 TKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G113 TKH is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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