CarVerify

Free Car Check

F260 HMY

1988 Volkswagen Caravanette

Blue Petrol 2100cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 HMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining junction to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 89,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joining junction to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining junction to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 88,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision no plate on bolt (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,127 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,127 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,880 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,880 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires adjustment (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,251 miles

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)

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre, tread cut,, recommend replace

offside and nearside front door steps corroded,, recommend attention

Fail 19 Feb 2015 86,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

minor oil leak

nearside rear tyre, tread cut,, recommend replace

offside and nearside front door steps corroded,, recommend attention

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,046 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,046 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,154 miles

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2012 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,941 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,487 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 64,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,085 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 63,050 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
Full Volkswagen Caravanette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F260 HMY is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravanette in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F260 HMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F260 HMY?

You can check the full history of F260 HMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F260 HMY registered?

F260 HMY is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F260 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 HMY shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F260 HMY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F260 HMY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.