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G358 LAX

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,414 mi
Last recorded249,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG358 LAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 249,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 247,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 246,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 246,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 246,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 245,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 245,123 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 245,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front trans verse and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 244,990 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 242,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 240,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 239,029 miles

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

unable to clearly inspect front brake pads/discs

Pass 1 Jun 2011 238,998 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 238,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2010 238,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 238,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 236,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 236,637 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 233,526 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 233,526 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 224,637 miles

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

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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G358 LAX is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G358 LAX, 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 G358 LAX registered?

G358 LAX is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G358 LAX safe to buy?

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