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F15 DAF

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 DAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 160,006 miles

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

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside rear 1/4 section inner corroded

Offside Front front step corroded

Offside Rear 1/4 section inner corroded

Rear exhaust leaking

Pass 22 May 2023 158,579 miles

Nearside step corroded

Offside Outer sill section corroded

Offside Rear inner panel corroded

Offside step corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 157,618 miles

Nearside step corroded

Offside Outer sill has slight corroded

Offside step corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 156,653 miles

Both front foot step wells as lightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 156,653 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front foot step wells as lightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,319 miles

Both front and offside rear floor pans corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 155,561 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Floor corroded

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2019 155,561 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Floor corroded

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2018 153,716 miles

General corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 151,729 miles

General corrosion

Rear tyres cracking

Slight play in near side top bush

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,843 miles

General corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2016 150,843 miles

General corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

general corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 147,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 145,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 143,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 142,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 141,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 140,682 miles

all flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 138,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 137,123 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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F15 DAF is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F15 DAF, 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 F15 DAF registered?

F15 DAF is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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