1989 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · G688 AAD
1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 154,896 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G688 AAD Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2014
- 154,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G688 AAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (G688 AAD) between May 2005 and June 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
G688 AAD Mileage History
- 23/05/2005126,628 mi
- 13/06/2005126,814 mi+186 mi
- 30/08/2006134,732 mi+7,918 mi
- 14/08/2007140,948 mi+6,216 mi
- 06/08/2008146,669 mi+5,721 mi
- 02/09/2008146,697 mi+28 mi
- 03/07/2013148,382 mi+1,685 mi
- 19/06/2014154,896 mi+6,514 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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