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G779 SAA

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

206,026 mi
Last recorded206,026 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 SAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 206,026 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 206,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 205,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 205,982 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 205,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 205,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 204,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 199,965 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 199,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 195,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 195,842 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 193,120 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

front discs has slight rust

Pass 17 Jul 2015 190,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 190,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 187,579 miles

both side front discs has slight rust & slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 187,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 183,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 181,492 miles

Both front indicators/sidelamps req attn

Drivers seat security req attn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 181,474 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Both front indicators/sidelamps req attn

Drivers seat security req attn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp misted

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 178,028 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering rack fixing bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 175,491 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seatblt clasp shell broken.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 175,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seatblt clasp shell broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 171,450 miles

headlanps fitted with beam converters

Pass 13 Jul 2007 169,919 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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G779 SAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 117,112 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 G779 SAA, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G779 SAA registered?

G779 SAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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