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F307 MBH

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,436 mi
Last recorded147,436 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 MBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 147,208 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,091 miles

Nearside exhaust clamp broken

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

Wheel bearing has slight play osf and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,013 miles

Offside Washer jet weak.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 99,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,139 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system very badly corroded and in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,049 miles

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

rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,923 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front wipers slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2015 95,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,433 miles

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,556 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,618 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 64,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F307 MBH is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F307 MBH, 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 F307 MBH registered?

F307 MBH is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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