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F390 CNG

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,224 mi
Last recorded58,224 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 CNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 5,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 4,788 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 4,766 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 3,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 2,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 4 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 98,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 98,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,021 miles

Nearside Rear inner floor holed.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 98,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner floor holed.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,497 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 92,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 90,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,593 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,959 miles

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

front index plate showing deterioration

offside front suspension lower ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,959 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front index plate showing deterioration

offside front suspension lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 79,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,447 miles

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

offside headlamp lightly condensated,but not affecting lamp output.

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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F390 CNG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F390 CNG, 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 F390 CNG registered?

F390 CNG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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