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F283 RBK

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 RBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,347 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated throughout

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,330 miles

Nearside Rear foot brake low effort

Fail 4 Jun 2020 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror glass (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear foot brake low effort

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear corrosion starting to rear body behind rear wheels not in prescribed area n/s and o/s

Fail 7 Jun 2019 77,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear corrosion starting to rear body behind rear wheels not in prescribed area n/s and o/s

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working when lights work (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,327 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall but no cords or ply exposed

Offside mirror glass deteriorated but not affecting view to rear

underneath vehicle has been heavily wax oiled

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,112 miles

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

Vehicle is been fully under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,903 miles

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

Unde Body Rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,648 miles

slight wear to the n.s.f.wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking but does not have ply or cords exposed

Fail 25 Feb 2009 70,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking but does not have ply or cords exposed

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,090 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,090 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,983 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,135 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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F283 RBK is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F283 RBK, 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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What year was F283 RBK registered?

F283 RBK is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 March 1989.

Is F283 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F283 RBK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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