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G79 UAE

1989 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravan134,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 UAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,578 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 115,571 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 113,717 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,027 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 111,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Offside handbrake low effort

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,830 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 106,830 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative With ignition off. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Rear T piece to offside rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,502 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,896 miles

Nearside Outer sil corroded

Offside Outer sil corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,400 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 95,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,498 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,676 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,060 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 May 2007 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 23 May 2007 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,828 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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G79 UAE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G79 UAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G79 UAE registered?

G79 UAE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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