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F396 CNG

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 CNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 138,488 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 137,732 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 137,726 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 135,630 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 134,919 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2020 134,153 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 133,255 miles

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 28 May 2019 133,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2018 131,796 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2018 131,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2017 130,761 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2017 130,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2015 129,341 miles

both nearside tyres slight cracking in sidewalls

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,549 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 125,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,437 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,676 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,675 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 116,684 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2009 116,684 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2007 111,730 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 111,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 108,307 miles

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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F396 CNG 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 F396 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 F396 CNG registered?

F396 CNG is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F396 CNG safe to buy?

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