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G327 YRJ

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,547 mi
Last recorded73,547 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG327 YRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,547 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,187 miles

head lamp masks fitted no beam kick up to the o/s on the beam setter

Fail 19 May 2016 72,187 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

head lamp masks fitted no beam kick up to the o/s on the beam setter

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,529 miles

2 heater pipes corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 heater pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,593 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror insecure

spare wheel missing

towbar socket not working

Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,771 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside mirror insecure

spare wheel missing

towbar socket not working

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,421 miles

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

coolent pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,168 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,168 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,443 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,267 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 63,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,024 miles

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

vehicle is left hand drive and has beam deflectors fitted.

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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G327 YRJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G327 YRJ, 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 G327 YRJ registered?

G327 YRJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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