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G585 UHW

1990 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,402 mi
Last recorded127,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravan146,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 UHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 127,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 123,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp loose

Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,083 miles

Driver's seat partly insecure.

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low, need adjusting.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 117,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat partly insecure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp aim slightly low, need adjusting.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 110,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 110,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front door steps starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

nearside and offside front door steps starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside outer silll starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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G585 UHW is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 146,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G585 UHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G585 UHW registered?

G585 UHW is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G585 UHW safe to buy?

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