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G898 UKJ

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,299 mi
Last recorded95,299 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 UKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodywork tatty at time of test

o/s door mirror starting to tarnish at time of test

o/s front locking mechanism incomplete (cover missing) at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodywork tatty at time of test

o/s door mirror starting to tarnish at time of test

o/s front locking mechanism incomplete (cover missing) at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,299 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 95,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 95,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 95,299 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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G898 UKJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G898 UKJ, 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 G898 UKJ registered?

G898 UKJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is G898 UKJ safe to buy?

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