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H185 YGU

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 70,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,147 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 69,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,111 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 68,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,105 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,406 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 60,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 58,664 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Hand brake close to no reserve travel

Misting around steering rack

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rack bushs worn

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2013 58,664 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Hand brake close to no reserve travel

Misting around steering rack

Rack bushs worn

Slight play in OSF wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,793 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,498 miles

Coolant leak

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

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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H185 YGU is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 117,112 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 H185 YGU, 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 36 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 H185 YGU?

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What year was H185 YGU registered?

H185 YGU is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H185 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H185 YGU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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