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G548 VYO

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

217,176 mi
Last recorded217,176 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 217,176 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 217,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 214,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 210,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 208,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 204,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 202,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 202,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 202,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body corrosion across outside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner and out sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Inner and out sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 200,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 197,743 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges and close to limits

horn requires attention

n/s rear tyre close to limits

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2016 196,681 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 196,680 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 194,587 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition.

offside front tyre almost void of tread on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 188,072 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 183,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and o/s/f out sills corroded not near perscribed area also steps handbrake cable out cover worn

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 10 Jul 2013 183,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and o/s/f out sills corroded not near perscribed area also steps handbrake cable out cover worn

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Jun 2012 178,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 171,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 164,971 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 164,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 156,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 156,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2008 144,221 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front step rusted through

Fail 15 May 2008 144,221 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front step rusted through

Pass 18 May 2007 138,739 miles

both track rod ends boots split

corrosion n/s front door step underside mot ok

new front / rear number plates advised mot ok

o/s rear tyre 2.0mm replacement advised

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing no action at moment required

Pass 16 Jun 2006 134,970 miles

excessive corrosion on nearside front step † †power steering pipes over offside rear chassis weak † †ALL OK FOR MOT AT PRESENT

Fail 11 May 2006 134,970 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive corrosion on nearside front step † †coolant pipes at rear of vehicle very rusty and weak

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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G548 VYO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G548 VYO, 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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G548 VYO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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