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G965 VJM

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,992 mi
Last recorded113,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG965 VJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,992 miles

3 exhaust clamps loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 111,164 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded through near engine mounting bracket, both sides

Fail 11 Jul 2023 109,936 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded through near engine mounting bracket, both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf, nsr, osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,328 miles

Engine idle speed running slightly high

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2020 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine idle speed running slightly high

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

Nearside Rear Park effort low

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Udrerside of van signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,582 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 12 May 2016 96,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,044 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2010 92,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 92,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,026 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle body slightly corroding

Pass 19 May 2008 91,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,928 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,906 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre have sidewalls cracked and deteriorating.

Fail 8 Mar 2006 76,893 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres sidewalls cracked/in poor condition.

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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G965 VJM is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G965 VJM, 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.

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What year was G965 VJM registered?

G965 VJM is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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