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G482 MMB

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,006 mi
Last recorded21,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 MMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 21,006 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

STEERING RACK BUSHES..

Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,631 miles

corrosion present under body and to suspension components

slight corrosion to brake pipes from brake reservoir and brake pipes on front brake calipers

Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 20,086 miles

STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL NO LEAK VISABLE ....

Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch above wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,044 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 19,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 18,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 17,857 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 17,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,740 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 17,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,015 miles

Bodywork poor condition.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 17,014 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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G482 MMB is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 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 G482 MMB, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G482 MMB registered?

G482 MMB is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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