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F393 CNG

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Orange Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,581 mi
Last recorded82,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 CNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,581 miles

bad corrosion to off side central sill and body panel in non-prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2021 82,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,501 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 82,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,200 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 82,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear engine bay floor corroded

Offside Rear engine bay floor corroded

all 4 shocks have reduced damping affect

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,148 miles

tyres all round close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,145 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded and narrow banding (3.5.1i)

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

tyres all round close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,407 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 80,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,858 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 67,493 miles

off side & near side rear & off side front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 63,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F393 CNG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F393 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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F393 CNG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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