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G551 WHT

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,450 mi
Last recorded194,450 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 WHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 194,450 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 194,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 19,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 194,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 194,444 miles

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

Front hoses close to wheels on full lock

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes worn

Underside covered in waxoyl

Fail 18 May 2009 194,444 miles

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

Front hoses close to wheels on full lock

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack bushes worn

Underside covered in waxoyl

Fail 19 Feb 2009 194,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear lights dim

Oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2006 194,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

all tyres cracking on sidewalls.

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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G551 WHT is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G551 WHT, 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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G551 WHT is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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