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G157 OYD

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 OYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,760 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

under body/ sill panels/front panels corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2020 123,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on under body/outer sill panels

Pass 10 May 2019 122,505 miles

clutch pipe corroded

under body/outer body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 120,955 miles

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

front panel corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

sill panels corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 119,901 miles

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

Offside side panels corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill panels (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

all wheel arches corroded

both front foot step and inner wheel arch panels corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 118,707 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both outer sill panels corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,403 miles

n/side rear wheel arch corrded

outer sill panels corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 115,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all outer sill and front door steps corroded

clutch pipe corroded

front panel corroded

o/side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 113,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front door steps corroded

front panels corroded

n/side rear wheel arch corroded

n/side rear window frame corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 11,152 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front door steps corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 106,311 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,433 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 103,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all body panels rusty

both front door steps corroded

both outer and inner sill panels corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 90,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 90,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 80,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 80,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,231 miles

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

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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G157 OYD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G157 OYD, 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 G157 OYD registered?

G157 OYD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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