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F162 KGY

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,385 mi
Last recorded165,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 165,385 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 165,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,106 miles

corrosion to n/s step, o/s front jacking point & sill.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 164,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to n/s step, o/s front jacking point & sill.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 160,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 160,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 157,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,827 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 150,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,536 miles

both front & o/s rear tyres are showing signs of age.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,560 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,196 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 126,470 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 125,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 124,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 120,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 118,168 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 113,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 113,665 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 104,759 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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F162 KGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F162 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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F162 KGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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