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G239 KGP

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,562 miles

engine oil leaking

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,524 miles

both side front steps corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 123,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both side front steps corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 123,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 118,274 miles

corrosion starting @ sill and wheel arches

near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

wheel bearing noise from near side noted @ roadtest

Fail 8 Jan 2009 118,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting @ sill and wheel arches

near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

wheel bearing noise from near side noted @ roadtest

Pass 2 Jan 2008 116,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 116,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 116,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 116,906 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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G239 KGP is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G239 KGP, 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 G239 KGP registered?

G239 KGP is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G239 KGP safe to buy?

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