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G530 OKY

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

337,979 mi
Last recorded337,979 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG530 OKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 337,979 miles

Headlamp converters fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2026 337,979 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp converters fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2025 337,610 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 337,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 336,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 336,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 335,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 331,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 331,080 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre perished

play in steering column top bush

Pass 31 Jul 2019 324,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished on the outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

in line fuel pump to in line fuel filter rubber hose perished

underside rusty welded and under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2018 315,036 miles

both sills corroded

front number plate damaged

general underbody corrosion

minor exhaust leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and cracked

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Fail 24 Jul 2018 315,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both sills corroded

coolant hose fouling driveshaft

front number plate damaged

general underbody corrosion

minor exhaust leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and cracked

offside rear tyre bold inner edge

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2017 312,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hub Split pin worn

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 311,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hub Split pin worn

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 308,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 308,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 302,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 295,772 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 295,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G530 OKY is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G530 OKY, 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 G530 OKY registered?

G530 OKY is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G530 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G530 OKY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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