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H695 GDE

1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,633 mi
Last recorded197,633 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan112,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH695 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 197,633 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 197,633 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 196,560 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 196,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 196,026 miles

light oil leak.

Fail 29 May 2024 196,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,574 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded rear tub area

Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,854 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,295 miles

welding painted over at time of retest

Fail 31 Mar 2016 110,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,553 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 104,500 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,999 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding, to flexi hose

Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,999 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding, to flexi hose

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,846 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,623 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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H695 GDE is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 112,664 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 H695 GDE, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H695 GDE is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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