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F159 PST

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,955 mi
Last recorded175,955 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 PST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 175,955 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 175,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 171,439 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 171,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 166,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 163,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 158,951 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 158,951 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 157,029 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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F159 PST is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F159 PST, 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 F159 PST registered?

F159 PST is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F159 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 PST shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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