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F483 OJE

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

368,303 mi
Last recorded368,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 OJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 368,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 368,293 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 362,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 356,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 351,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2022 346,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 336,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 329,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 322,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 317,546 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear CV BOOTS SPLIT

SLIDING DOOR VERY STIFF

Fail 23 Jan 2018 317,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER END (6.1.B.1b)

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

ALL TYRES CRACKED

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear CV BOOTS SPLIT

SLIDING DOOR VERY STIFF

Pass 10 Sep 2013 317,451 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 317,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear O/S bumper quarter loose.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 309,507 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 309,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 300,341 miles

near side mirror missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 288,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 288,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 271,707 miles

both front and both rear tyres starting to crack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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F483 OJE is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F483 OJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F483 OJE registered?

F483 OJE is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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