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G988 VJM

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,274 mi
Last recorded130,274 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 VJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 130,274 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 126,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,001 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,001 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at T-Piece (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes only just meeting minimum effort requirements, recommend inspection

Windscreen cracked but not within driver's view

Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Windscreen damaged but not within driver's view

Fail 22 Jul 2016 122,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Windscreen damaged but not within driver's view

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,639 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,890 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,169 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 114,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 112,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,684 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,684 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G988 VJM is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G988 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G988 VJM?

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What year was G988 VJM registered?

G988 VJM is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G988 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G988 VJM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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