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F375 RYY

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

187,966 mi
Last recorded187,966 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 RYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 187,966 miles

Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 187,699 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 187,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 187,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 187,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

general surface corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2022 187,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general surface corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 187,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 186,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2020 186,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 186,764 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner and outer sills/steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 186,319 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion inc offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 16 Nov 2017 185,874 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion and under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and under sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 185,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general underbody and surface corrosion

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 184,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front floor & steps corroded

general surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2014 184,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general surface corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2014 184,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general surface corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 183,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 183,519 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 183,303 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 183,193 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 182,990 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 182,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 180,789 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 180,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 179,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 179,359 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 179,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 177,861 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 177,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F375 RYY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel 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 F375 RYY, 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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F375 RYY is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 July 1989.

Is F375 RYY safe to buy?

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