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F339 THY

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,458 mi
Last recorded197,458 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF339 THY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 197,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Mar 2026 197,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Apr 2025 184,363 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 183,897 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 170,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 136,849 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))

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2020 135,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 133,387 miles

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

advise slight perishing tyre sidewalls

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 130,458 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 130,458 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 128,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 126,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 126,104 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 123,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 121,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 118,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 111,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 106,408 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 103,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 99,339 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 99,339 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 91,355 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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F339 THY is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F339 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F339 THY registered?

F339 THY is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F339 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F339 THY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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