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F356 LKL

1989 Volkswagen Caravan

Purple Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

397,236 mi
Last recorded397,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravan134,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF356 LKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 397,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 389,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 382,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 376,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 374,764 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 374,373 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,389 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 372,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 370,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 368,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 366,857 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rear (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 365,635 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 365,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 362,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

diffcult to test offside front wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack rubber mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 31 Oct 2014 362,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

diffcult to test offside front wheel bearing for roughness due to brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering rack rubber mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 31 Oct 2012 351,076 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 351,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamps masked

Fail 28 Sep 2009 350,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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F356 LKL is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan in Purple with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F356 LKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F356 LKL registered?

F356 LKL is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F356 LKL safe to buy?

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