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G622 DPU

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,633 mi
Last recorded63,633 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG622 DPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,434 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 63,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,288 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 63,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Apr 2022 62,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 62,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,198 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,921 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,785 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,785 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,572 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,515 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,311 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,089 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 53,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G622 DPU is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G622 DPU, 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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What year was G622 DPU registered?

G622 DPU is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G622 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G622 DPU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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