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F123 RRD

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,255 mi
Last recorded155,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 RRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 155,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 155,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 154,783 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,370 miles

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

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2016 154,370 miles

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

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

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2015 153,621 miles

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

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 8 Apr 2015 153,621 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2013 152,761 miles

corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

slight deterioration to rear number plate

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 May 2012 152,380 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight deterioration to front and rear number plates

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Jun 2011 151,207 miles

slight deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 1 Jun 2010 149,400 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn but no excessive movement

Pass 4 Jun 2008 144,780 miles

both handbrake outer cables deteriorated

slight play in os front anti roll bar bush

Pass 4 Jun 2007 143,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 141,154 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F123 RRD is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F123 RRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F123 RRD registered?

F123 RRD is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F123 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F123 RRD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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