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H163 GEW

1991 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle131,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 GEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 142,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 139,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 139,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 138,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 138,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 138,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,168 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 137,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,554 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 130,726 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 129,165 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 129,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 127,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 122,770 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 120,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 117,812 miles

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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H163 GEW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,785 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 H163 GEW, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H163 GEW registered?

H163 GEW is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 April 1991.

Is H163 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H163 GEW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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