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G286 PWX

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Turquoise Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

382,228 mi
Last recorded382,228 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 382,228 miles

headlight beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2024 380,266 miles

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

headlight masks fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2023 373,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 370,269 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 364,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 364,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 359,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 356,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 351,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 349,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to carry out full test on rear seats & seat belts - no access

Fail 17 Oct 2017 349,600 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to carry out full test on rear seats & seat belts - no access

Pass 23 Jun 2016 338,882 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 338,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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G286 PWX is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Turquoise with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G286 PWX, 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 G286 PWX registered?

G286 PWX is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G286 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G286 PWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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