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F313 MBH

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,660 mi
Last recorded153,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 MBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 153,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 151,238 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 147,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 141,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 139,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 134,667 miles

exhaust showing advance corrsion+part of tail pipe missing

Fail 10 Jun 2021 134,667 miles

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust showing advance corrsion+part of tail pipe missing

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 122,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,058 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 114,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,624 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 112,624 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 99,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,637 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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F313 MBH 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 85.7%.

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 F313 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 F313 MBH registered?

F313 MBH is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F313 MBH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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