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G729 BRT

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

273,643 mi
Last recorded273,643 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 BRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 273,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 271,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 270,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 268,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 267,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 267,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 266,739 miles

Rear both arches box section are corroded and holed

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

tail gate struts faulty

Fail 30 Aug 2017 266,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above steering rack at junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Rear both arches box section are corroded and holed

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

tail gate struts faulty

Pass 1 Aug 2016 261,887 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 261,887 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 256,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake back plates corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 254,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 254,727 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 254,234 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre tread wearing uneven

rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 257,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 257,623 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 250,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 244,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 237,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 237,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 237,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 235,987 miles

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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G729 BRT is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G729 BRT, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G729 BRT registered?

G729 BRT is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G729 BRT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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