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G669 VNS

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

334,625 mi
Last recorded334,625 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG669 VNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 334,625 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Parking brake linkage. (1.1.15 (b))

Front Suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 334,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 332,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 331,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 326,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 326,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from master cylinder to t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint to turbo (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer sill at centre corroded/holed but outwith any prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower inner wheelarch corroded/holed but outwith any prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 301,467 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 301,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 291,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 290,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 282,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 275,091 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 275,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 268,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 264,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 250,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 249,543 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger seat insecure in runners

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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G669 VNS is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G669 VNS, 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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G669 VNS is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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