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F290 HTU

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 HTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear back box exhaust blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,506 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

dot codes of 3 tyres are dated 2007, and one dated 2004

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,408 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,408 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,446 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,916 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,057 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,990 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,018 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 66,686 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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F290 HTU is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F290 HTU, 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 F290 HTU registered?

F290 HTU is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F290 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F290 HTU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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