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G878 UMW

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

279,773 mi
Last recorded279,773 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 279,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 279,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 278,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 275,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 272,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 268,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 266,896 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 266,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 263,342 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 263,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 262,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 260,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 258,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 255,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 252,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 248,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 248,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 246,306 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 244,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre split on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2009 244,974 miles

offside front tyre split on sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 241,980 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 241,970 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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G878 UMW is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G878 UMW, 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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G878 UMW is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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