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F305 JAT

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,764 mi
Last recorded153,764 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 JAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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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

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 153,764 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 153,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 152,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 152,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bushes split excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes split excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 152,388 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS Radius Rod Forward Bush Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 151,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS Radius Rod Forward Bush Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 150,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 148,303 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 148,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to rear outer sills

Front door steps are corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wheel has slight bind.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,877 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 147,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 146,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills also both front wheel arches and steps

Fail 20 Aug 2014 146,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills also both front wheel arches and steps

Pass 11 Jun 2013 146,336 miles

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2013 146,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted

both front foot steps badly corroded

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

imbalance on front brakes (25%)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit

Pass 16 May 2012 144,729 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 May 2012 144,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2011 140,575 miles

Nearside 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)

offside front door step corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 140,575 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside 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)

offside front door step corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 135,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 129,154 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Note corrosion on o/s body sill

Fail 12 May 2008 129,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust clamp loose on n/s pipe

Nail in nearside front tyre

Note corrosion on o/s body sill

Pass 16 Jul 2007 124,171 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 113,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 113,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F305 JAT is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F305 JAT, 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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F305 JAT is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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