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G315 FWC

1990 Volkswagen Caravan

Green Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,585 mi
Last recorded225,585 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravan146,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG315 FWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 225,585 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 223,859 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 222,540 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 221,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 219,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 217,786 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 214,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 210,944 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 210,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 208,051 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 205,198 miles

BOTH front wheel bearing dust caps missing

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2016 205,198 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe/hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH front wheel bearing dust caps missing

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 201,441 miles

engine bay bulk heads corroded and holed

pas system pipe work all corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 201,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine bay bulk heads corroded and holed

pas system pipe work all corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 196,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to misshape on inside tred.Plastic side panels fitted to vehicle restricting view

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 196,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to misshape on inside tred.Plastic side panels fitted to vehicle restricting view

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 195,817 miles

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o s f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 191,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 187,431 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 185,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 171,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 171,407 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 171,407 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 171,363 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 166,300 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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G315 FWC is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravan in Green with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 146,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G315 FWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G315 FWC is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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