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G613 GVN

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,911 mi
Last recorded251,911 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG613 GVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 251,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 251,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 251,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 250,538 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 250,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 249,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 249,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 247,441 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed rear wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing unevenly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 247,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd lamp kick up image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed rear wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd kick up image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor holed wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing unevenly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 246,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil cooler has sealant over it.

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

Pass 28 May 2019 239,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 232,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 232,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 225,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 222,650 miles

Offside door mirror loose

Fail 4 Apr 2016 222,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 3 Mar 2015 220,319 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 220,319 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 219,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 215,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 212,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 209,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 205,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 205,201 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 200,993 miles

rear tyres cracking advise replacement s

underbody heavily waxoiled and greesed making inspection very hard

Pass 5 Mar 2008 199,831 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 199,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 197,049 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 183,031 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 183,031 miles

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

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

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

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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G613 GVN is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G613 GVN, 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 G613 GVN registered?

G613 GVN is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G613 GVN shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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