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F118 YEL

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 YEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,583 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,581 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 41,581 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,078 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 41,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear oil leak onto exhaust

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,407 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,407 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 37,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust has rust

off side outer sill has rusty and under the vehicle slight rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2010 28,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s sill section corroded

start of corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,290 miles

o/s sill section corroded

start of corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 7 May 2010 25,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,831 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,792 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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F118 YEL is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F118 YEL, 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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F118 YEL is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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