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G177 SGO

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,727 mi
Last recorded226,727 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 SGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 226,727 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 226,727 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 224,955 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 7 May 2025 224,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working tail (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2024 223,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 223,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 222,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 221,523 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Passenger seat missing at the time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2019 216,964 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 May 2018 214,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 210,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 208,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 205,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 203,451 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 202,329 miles

Crank pulley has a slight wobble

Fail 24 May 2013 202,329 miles

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

Crank pulley has a slight wobble

Pass 27 Mar 2012 198,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s h/lamp cracked but not insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 188,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 183,604 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 183,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 158,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheels and nearside rear wheel have slight play (possible wheel bearing??)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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G177 SGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 117,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G177 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G177 SGO registered?

G177 SGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G177 SGO safe to buy?

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