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G812 TBD

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

263,936 mi
Last recorded263,936 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG812 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 263,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 263,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 263,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 261,339 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 261,287 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 258,829 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 258,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 254,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 249,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 244,522 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 244,522 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 239,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 236,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 236,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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G812 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G812 TBD, 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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What year was G812 TBD registered?

G812 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G812 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G812 TBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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