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F400 UME

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,389 mi
Last recorded101,389 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 UME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 99,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,253 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 99,253 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,227 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,931 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight exhaust blow

water leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight exhaust blow

water leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 91,826 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component insecure no clips on filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,303 miles

Slight play in OS rear wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,155 miles

Both front tyrew worn/wearing on edges

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,122 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,120 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,671 miles

Slight play in both rear wheels & OSF wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,926 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

signs of corrosion on body

slight play in wheels

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,493 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,315 miles

number plates poor condition †corrosion on brake hose ferrules †exhaust corroded in places †front tyres getting low on tread †

Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,310 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipe ferrule

front tyres getting low in places

slight discolouration on number plates

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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F400 UME is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F400 UME, 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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F400 UME is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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