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F338 GWT

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 GWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 126,510 miles

Offside Front CV gaiter weeping grease

Pass 16 Jun 2025 126,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot weeping grease

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot weeping grease

Pass 19 Jun 2024 125,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter weeping.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter weeping.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,650 miles

Nearside Front CV joint gaiter leaking a small amount of grease.

Fail 19 Jun 2023 124,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels off check strongly advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front CV joint gaiter leaking a small amount of grease.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 123,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 123,089 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S & O/S EXH MANIFOLD (HAIRLINE CRACKS) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,674 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 117,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs wheels to be removed to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 113,895 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,585 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 111,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2017 111,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose and not working as intended (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose and not working as intended (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured led type bulb nearside front normal (1.1.A.3e)

van fitted with german pressed number plates

Pass 16 May 2016 67,414 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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F338 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F338 GWT, 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 F338 GWT registered?

F338 GWT is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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