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F115 KGY

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,057 mi
Last recorded180,057 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 180,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 179,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 179,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 179,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 179,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 179,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 179,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 178,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

near side screen wash jet

Pass 13 Apr 2012 176,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 174,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front & rear No plates

Pass 15 Apr 2008 168,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front & rear No plates

front bumper

Pass 28 Apr 2007 157,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front inner anti-roll bar bush slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2006 147,618 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

off side front spot light inoperative

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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F115 KGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F115 KGY, 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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What year was F115 KGY registered?

F115 KGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F115 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F115 KGY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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