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G265 SMX

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,415 mi
Last recorded179,415 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 179,415 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 173,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 171,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 162,467 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from 3 way to flex corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 147,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 147,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 129,830 miles

Slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 116,543 miles

Both wiper blades splitting on ends.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Large crack in centre of windscreen outside swept area. Nearside wiper arm has been modified(bent) to avoid damaged zone.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 110,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 107,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,312 miles

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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G265 SMX is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G265 SMX, 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.

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What year was G265 SMX registered?

G265 SMX is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 14 March 1990.

Is G265 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G265 SMX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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