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G683 FEL

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,267 mi
Last recorded221,267 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG683 FEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 221,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 217,107 miles

Coolant leak

Offside outer sill corroded/holed

Fail 17 Nov 2015 217,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

Offside outer sill corroded/holed

Pass 21 Nov 2014 211,735 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 207,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 203,934 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 203,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 199,674 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jan 2011 197,833 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 197,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 191,540 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 191,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 185,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 180,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 174,885 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 170,950 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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G683 FEL is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G683 FEL, 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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G683 FEL is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 June 1990.

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