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G174 WKL

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,746 mi
Last recorded62,746 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,746 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 61,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hose and brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

slightly lazy operation on offside rear footbrake

Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,659 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cracks exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 61,588 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 61,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,267 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,008 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,628 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,395 miles

coolant leak from engine

exhaust leaking slightly from manifold

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,272 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 58,272 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,183 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,167 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake ferrules excessivley corroded

nearside front footwell excessivley corroded but not within a perscribed area

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake ferrules excessivley corroded

nearside front footwell excessivley corroded but not within a perscribed area

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,089 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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G174 WKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G174 WKL, 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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G174 WKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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