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F223 FYB

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,885 mi
Last recorded175,885 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 175,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 175,020 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 173,092 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 173,091 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor/wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside indecators not working tow bar

stop lights not working towbar

Pass 20 Oct 2020 170,368 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 170,366 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 168,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 166,789 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 166,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 166,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 159,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 159,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 157,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 153,333 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 153,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 146,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 141,860 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 129,931 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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F223 FYB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F223 FYB, 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 F223 FYB registered?

F223 FYB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F223 FYB safe to buy?

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