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G149 BLK

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,169 mi
Last recorded187,169 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 187,169 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion holes in engine bay

front no plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroded

metal power steering pipes corroded

offside front and rear tyres age cracked

rear across axle brake pipe corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2008 185,750 miles

corrosion hole nearside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes and nearside front

heavy corrosion front to rear metal fuel pipes

metal power steering pipes heavily corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2008 185,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion hole nearside of engine bay

front to rear and nearside front metal brake pipes heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

metal power steering pipes heavily corroded

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2007 180,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 179,013 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 179,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 178,077 miles

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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G149 BLK is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G149 BLK, 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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What year was G149 BLK registered?

G149 BLK is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G149 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G149 BLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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