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G590 WNJ

1989 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

217,323 mi
Last recorded217,323 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravan134,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG590 WNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 217,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 216,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 214,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 213,130 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 212,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 211,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 210,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 207,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 205,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 205,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 203,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 202,999 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 202,998 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 201,363 miles

corrosionforming on inner sill panels

Pass 21 May 2013 198,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 198,447 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 193,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 187,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 185,004 miles

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 12 May 2010 185,004 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 21 May 2009 179,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 179,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 17,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 161,827 miles

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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G590 WNJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,486 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 G590 WNJ, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G590 WNJ registered?

G590 WNJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G590 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G590 WNJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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