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F475 RCF

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,773 mi
Last recorded132,773 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 132,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 129,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 128,752 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front steps corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,026 miles

offside lower body panel rusty

front number plate slight water damage

Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,298 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 114,298 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,760 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 108,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2009 108,885 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2008 106,484 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

rear number plate slightly faded

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2007 103,577 miles

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

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2007 103,577 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,174 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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F475 RCF is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 F475 RCF, 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 F475 RCF registered?

F475 RCF is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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