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F352 RTP

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF352 RTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,210 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 117,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 115,991 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,178 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 114,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 113,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 111,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,153 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,002 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,810 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED MINOR BLOWS TEMP REPAIR CARRIED OUT BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

NO HAND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WORKING

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

TYRES ALL AGEING (PERISHING)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 108,810 miles

Emissions not tested MAJOR EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALSO BRACKETS BROKEN (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

TYRES ALL AGEING (PERISHING)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases VERY BADLY CORRODED & WEAK (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNDER SIDE HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 108,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear floor corroded

Rear wheel bearings have play

Fail 30 Jun 2014 107,631 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear floor corroded

Rear wheel bearings have play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,949 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside rearmost floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 104,313 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 104,313 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 102,006 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise front brake pads

Pass 16 May 2008 93,397 miles

advise front wheel bearings

Fail 15 May 2008 93,397 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,366 miles

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

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

side wall cracking n/s rear

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,494 miles

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

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

advise o/s front tyre

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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F352 RTP is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F352 RTP, 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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F352 RTP is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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