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F100 PVS

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 PVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 118,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From T piece to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Step corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2025 115,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,698 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 106,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T-piece to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,341 miles

Offside OS OUTER & INNER SILLS IN POOR CONDITION,ADVISE REQUIRE WELDING.

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES OLD & PERISHING,NSR=2012 YEAR,OSR=2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(185X14)

Rear CORROSION TO THE REAR OF NSR & OSR WHEEL AVDVISE WELD UP.

Pass 20 Jun 2020 98,156 miles

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

BOTH NS & OS INNER & OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Nearside Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

REAR SHOCKS HEAVILY CORRODING.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,929 miles

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

REAR SHOCKERS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,913 miles

Fuel pipe damaged FUEL FILLER NECK JOINT WITH FUEL CAP OPENING RUBBER SPLIT & LETTING PETROL FUMES ESCAPE FROM TANK. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

REAR SHOCKERS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,710 miles

corrosion to o/s sill not within prescribed area

fan for cooling fouling cowling

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,886 miles

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sills not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,004 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,374 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Jun 2011 75,337 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 71,685 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 20 May 2009 71,685 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 120,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,096 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 66,096 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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F100 PVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,804 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 F100 PVS, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F100 PVS is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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