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F237 UPO

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

315,156 mi
Last recorded315,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 315,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 314,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 314,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 311,329 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 311,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 308,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake balance valve casing corroded

brake pedal antislip rubber pad worn on lower corner

front to rear metal power steering fluid pipes badly corroded

n/s/f brake disc dirt shield missing

slight damage to front number plate

vehicle equiped with gas conversion

Fail 9 Jun 2009 308,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake balance valve casing corroded

brake pedal antislip rubber pad worn on lower corner

front to rear metal power steering fluid pipes badly corroded

n/s/f brake disc dirt shield missing

slight damage to front number plate

vehicle equiped with gas conversion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 307,726 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 307,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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F237 UPO is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F237 UPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F237 UPO registered?

F237 UPO is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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