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G813 TBD

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,920 mi
Last recorded267,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG813 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 267,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight noise in drum but brake working o/k

Offside body outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 267,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front step corroded

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight noise in drum but brake working o/k

Offside body outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 267,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 267,643 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 265,857 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 265,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 259,533 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 259,533 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 255,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 255,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 250,251 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 250,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 248,724 miles

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Fail 24 May 2011 248,707 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2010 243,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 243,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both front stabiliser bars - bushes cracked

front steering pipes corroded

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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G813 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G813 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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G813 TBD is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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