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F423 FWE

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,161 mi
Last recorded171,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 171,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front wipers smear

nsf inner arch holed

osr battery tray holed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 171,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 171,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 171,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 171,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 171,161 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 171,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 171,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 171,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 170,775 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 170,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 168,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 167,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 167,715 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 163,700 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 163,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

n/s/r drive shaft cv gator leaking grease

Pass 28 Aug 2013 160,627 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 160,627 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers door needs attension

Pass 30 Aug 2012 157,169 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 157,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 154,368 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 154,368 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 154,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine over heat (fan not running)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside and offside rear CV joint cassing has grease

Nearside rear bumper end cap slightly insecure

Nearside rear number plate slight slightly dim

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear driveshaft gaiter slightly insecure on the small end

Power steering pipe corrode

Nearside rear seat not in good secure condition

Pass 2 Jun 2010 149,821 miles

N/S DRIVE SHAFT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED

O/S DRIVE SHAFT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED/

Pass 15 Apr 2009 144,797 miles

off side rear drive shalf gator starting to preshed

Pass 1 Jul 2008 143,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 143,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 141,337 miles

corrosion to front to rear oil pipes

offside and nearside front flexy brake pipe bands starting to corroed

offside rear drive shaft gater starting to deterrate

Pass 2 Jun 2006 138,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 138,478 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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F423 FWE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F423 FWE, 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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F423 FWE is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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