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F643 OFG

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,907 mi
Last recorded168,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF643 OFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 168,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 168,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 167,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 167,856 miles

nearside front lower step slightly corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn uneven on inside edge and close to exposing chord

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

slight coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2021 167,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 167,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 167,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,581 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 167,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 167,581 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 167,588 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Braking system leaking burst on test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2015 167,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 167,585 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 167,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 165,336 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 165,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 163,334 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 163,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 160,785 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 160,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 157,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s headlamp glass cracked,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,slight brake binding from nearside front+nearside rear,suspension components+coil springs corroded,.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 156,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s headlamp glass cracked,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,slight brake binding from nearside front+nearside rear,suspension components+coil springs corroded,.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 154,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracks in windsreen,n/s headlamp cracked,slight play in steering,brake discs wearing,coil springs corroded,n/s/r tyre wearing on edges+nail

Pass 5 Aug 2008 151,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs wearing,nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 144,882 miles

exhaust for corrosion

nsf headlamp cracked

slight binding osf wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2006 240,701 miles

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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F643 OFG is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F643 OFG, 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 F643 OFG registered?

F643 OFG is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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