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F405 MWV

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 MWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,184 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 103,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,540 miles

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside manifold front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damage

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Windscreen damage

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 98,916 miles

both inner sills rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2020 98,912 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,497 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside handbrake weak

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,979 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,965 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,192 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Front Both Metal Brake Pipes Minor Corrosion

Rear Both Flexible Brake Hose Metal Ends Minor Corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & System Corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Chip In Windscreen

Front Both Metal Brake Pipes Minor Corrosion

Rear Both Flexible Brake Hose Metal Ends Minor Corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,417 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads low

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,212 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,970 miles

both rear flexible brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,530 miles

exhaust corroded

loose wearing at rear

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,463 miles

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

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

surface rust to outter panels

Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface rust to outter panels

Pass 31 Mar 2007 74,686 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 69,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F405 MWV is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F405 MWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F405 MWV registered?

F405 MWV is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F405 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F405 MWV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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