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F598 KAL

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,326 mi
Last recorded108,326 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 KAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 108,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,118 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,872 miles

genaral body corrission

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,864 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 104,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,720 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 102,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 101,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,426 miles

all flexi brake hoses have corrosion to ferrels

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,426 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)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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F598 KAL is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F598 KAL, 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 F598 KAL registered?

F598 KAL is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F598 KAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F598 KAL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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