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G176 RFV

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,956 mi
Last recorded167,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 RFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 167,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 167,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 166,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 166,269 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 166,269 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 166,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 166,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 165,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 165,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step with in 30 cms of front suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 165,498 miles

front brake discs corroded and narrow banding with pads worn 80%

Pass 6 Apr 2017 165,407 miles

slight corrosion to near side front step

Pass 5 Apr 2016 165,097 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 164,492 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 164,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf doorstep riser corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 163,708 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

rear exhaust tail pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 162,589 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf doorstep corroded

rear tyres perished/cracking

water hose clip rotted through-rear

Pass 7 Mar 2012 161,163 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 159,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door step corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2011 159,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door step corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Feb 2010 157,474 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 154,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 154,558 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 152,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 146,770 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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G176 RFV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 142,633 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 G176 RFV, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G176 RFV registered?

G176 RFV is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G176 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G176 RFV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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