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F448 HNU

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,593 mi
Last recorded93,593 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,555 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,423 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake has little reserve travel on lever. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat exchange shield/cover broken slightly from weld.

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 83,423 miles

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

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated h/brake has little reserve travel on lever. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat exchange shield/cover broken slightly from weld.

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Pass 22 May 2018 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel on h/brake. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2017 81,299 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 80,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 77,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 73,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,029 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 70,485 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,475 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 64,475 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,649 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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F448 HNU is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 F448 HNU, 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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What year was F448 HNU registered?

F448 HNU is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F448 HNU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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