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F411 MSN

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF411 MSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 107,438 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,311 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 106,306 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,829 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 134,462 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of chassis and panels surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,561 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 133,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 132,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 131,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 128,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 128,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 128,386 miles

Small holes in lower front edge of rear wheel arches,

Fail 6 Jun 2008 128,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Small holes in lower front edge of rear wheel arches,

Pass 23 Apr 2007 127,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 127,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 124,335 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 124,335 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F411 MSN is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F411 MSN, 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 F411 MSN registered?

F411 MSN is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F411 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F411 MSN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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