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G905 VPP

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 VPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 95,532 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 95,532 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,459 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 93,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,987 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

considerable handbrake lever travel

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,052 miles

Handbrake travel long

Pass 14 May 2016 84,447 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,025 miles

bodywork+suspension components+chassis members corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,025 miles

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

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

bodywork+suspension components+chassis members corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition.

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,141 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 79,141 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs next pad change

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,109 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 68,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 68,842 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 63,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,250 miles

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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G905 VPP is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G905 VPP, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G905 VPP registered?

G905 VPP is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G905 VPP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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