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G894 SMR

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG894 SMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 120,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of rear inner wheel arch - holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,013 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,430 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusting

Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,416 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow and vehicle will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bank to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd year (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust too manifold both banks (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 110,222 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 110,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,100 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

rear brake application uneven Nearside=270Kg Offside=160kg. (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 109,427 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 109,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside slightly low performance. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 7 May 2015 107,573 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 107,572 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 98,721 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 98,720 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 88,719 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 88,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f hub slight grease leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 85,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 85,634 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system corroding and slight leaks also silencer outlet missing

Pass 1 Sep 2005 85,572 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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G894 SMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 117,112 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G894 SMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G894 SMR is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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