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F281 JHR

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 JHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,913 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,742 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,390 miles

slight exhaust leak from pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,549 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 May 2017 89,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,100 miles

EMISSION ABORTED ENGINE SMOKING

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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F281 JHR is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F281 JHR, 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 F281 JHR registered?

F281 JHR is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F281 JHR safe to buy?

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