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F227 FYB

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 91,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 88,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,675 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 83,675 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,223 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 80,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 78,963 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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F227 FYB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F227 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F227 FYB?

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What year was F227 FYB registered?

F227 FYB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F227 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F227 FYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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