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G732 UMB

1990 Volkswagen Caravanette

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

237,860 mi
Last recorded237,860 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette129,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG732 UMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 237,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroding (more than 30cm from suspension)

no rear bumper fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2018 231,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 231,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TIE BAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 221,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 215,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 215,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 208,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 192,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 180,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 167,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 126,501 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak (inner driveshaft seal)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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G732 UMB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 129,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G732 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G732 UMB is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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