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G23 SKO

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,245 mi
Last recorded225,245 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 SKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 225,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 223,432 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 223,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 17,645 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 206,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 195,917 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 195,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 184,162 miles

all four bumper end camp missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 184,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

all four bumper end camp missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 172,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 172,124 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 163,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/front disc back plate corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 153,014 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 153,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 144,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 139,214 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 139,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G23 SKO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G23 SKO, 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 G23 SKO registered?

G23 SKO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G23 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 SKO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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