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G252 WRO

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 WRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 122,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 122,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,530 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (o/s-n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 122,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (o/s-n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 122,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to nearside & offside front step

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 122,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 24 Sep 2014 122,235 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s sill starting to corrode

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,018 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,464 miles

hc reading high 751ppm

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,002 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 106,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,380 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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G252 WRO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G252 WRO, 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 G252 WRO registered?

G252 WRO is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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