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G147 HTG

1990 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette129,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,118 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at junction (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

bolt insecure in engine/gearbox bell housing

corrosion on and around drivers step

handbrake cable mountings broken

lens damaged on o/s registration plate lamp

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,857 miles

Nearside Front step rusty

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Offside Front step work repair work carried out

Offside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2018 131,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step rusty

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Offside Front step work repair work carried out

Offside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,536 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,536 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,900 miles

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

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

rear bumper missing

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,900 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

rear bumper missing

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,989 miles

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

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 129,862 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 129,861 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion on vehicle chassis

both front steps behind doors corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,839 miles

door steps corroded

front o/s outrigger corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2009 129,812 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play rear o/s wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 129,396 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 129,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 128,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 128,256 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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G147 HTG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 129,900 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 Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G147 HTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G147 HTG registered?

G147 HTG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 3 January 1990.

Is G147 HTG safe to buy?

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