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F290 RPE

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 RPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2010 126,559 miles

both sides front door steps corroded

exhaust pods corroded

front no plate cracked

surface corrosion on vehicle body

Pass 4 Jun 2009 124,397 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 123,319 miles

Corrosion on body

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Washers only operate on second speed of wiper

Pass 8 May 2007 118,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 115,636 miles

surface corrosion under both front steps

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 RPE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPE, 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 F290 RPE registered?

F290 RPE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F290 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F290 RPE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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