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G898 MVG

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 MVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 90,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 89,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 89,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 88,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 88,538 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing, minor leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 7 May 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 88,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 88,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,734 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,734 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,734 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,740 miles

A engine water pipe is corroded and leaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes have only just met the imbalance requirements.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 87,734 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

A engine water pipe is corroded and leaking

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,629 miles

Coolant leak

tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,810 miles

Coolant leak

tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2009 78,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 78,146 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 76,853 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 73,501 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 69,977 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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G898 MVG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G898 MVG, 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 G898 MVG registered?

G898 MVG is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G898 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 MVG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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