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F433 AFL

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,005 mi
Last recorded67,005 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 AFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,005 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,807 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Oil leak Engin bay ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,250 miles

Windscreen is begining to delaminate on the lower edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen laminates are showing signs of seperating on lower edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,713 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen laminates are showing signs of seperating on lower edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,162 miles

Main beam tell-tale lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Main beam tell-tale lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front coil spring has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,767 miles

Offside front coil spring has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,982 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,421 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

clutch fulid leeking on rear inner drive shaft gaiter

cooolant leeking from thmostat houseing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

clutch fulid leeking on rear inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,767 miles

Oil leak

coolant light stays on all the time

lap seat belts fitted middle and rear seats

near side rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant light stays on all the time

lap seat belts fitted middle and rear seats

near side rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,887 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nail in the n/s/r tyre tread

o/s headlamp reflector corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,889 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

nail in the n/s/r tyre tread

o/s headlamp reflector corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,974 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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F433 AFL is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F433 AFL, 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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F433 AFL is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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