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F254 AKD

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,469 mi
Last recorded133,469 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 AKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Centre sill holed not within 30 cm

Fail 12 Nov 2025 133,457 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Centre sill holed not within 30 cm

Pass 17 Sep 2024 132,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside centre outer sill holed not within 30cm

Fail 11 Sep 2024 132,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside centre outer sill holed not within 30cm

Pass 18 Jul 2023 130,393 miles

Offside Outer sill holed not within 30 cm of anything

Pass 25 May 2022 129,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 127,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front in jacking point corroded and holed (not within 30cm )

Fail 27 Jun 2018 126,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front in jacking point corroded and holed (not within 30cm )

Pass 18 May 2017 124,510 miles

NSR Corner (Underside) Corroded

OSR Corner (Underside) Corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear inner CV boot split

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2015 111,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 101,405 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 100,545 miles

Corrosion NS B piller, and both rear inner arches not within a prescribed area.

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

Ns rear driveshaft inner gaiter split.

Fail 23 May 2013 100,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion NS B piller, and both rear inner arches not within a prescribed area.

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

Ns rear driveshaft inner gaiter split.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 99,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f step corroded

o/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

o/s/f step corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,880 miles

offside front outer brake pipe corroding.

offside outer sill and both tread plate areas corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front outer brake pipe corroding.

offside outer sill and both tread plate areas corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,661 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit on edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 93,661 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front tyre worn to limit on edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,682 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 90,682 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 88,553 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,689 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 85,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 81,313 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 81,242 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F254 AKD is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F254 AKD, 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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F254 AKD is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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