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F237 GEC

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 GEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,800 miles

Front Upper suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Nearside Front Upper footstep corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

exhaust system corroded

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 79,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mount! (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper suspension components corroding

Nearside Front Lower foot step corroding

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Rear Coolant leak ()

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underbody and components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,632 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion emerging to near side front lower floor area

Fail 26 May 2023 79,489 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion emerging to near side front lower floor area

Pass 6 May 2022 79,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH ! Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 79,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH ! Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Came on during the test and was stable throughout. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,603 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,082 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightlyon sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,976 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,542 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,808 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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F237 GEC is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc 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 F237 GEC, 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

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What year was F237 GEC registered?

F237 GEC is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F237 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F237 GEC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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