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F674 XEF

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,334 mi
Last recorded121,334 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF674 XEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,334 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,345 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,240 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,240 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,526 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,456 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load N/S/F (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 115,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2014 115,616 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered in underseal

n/s water tank strap snapped

o/s outter sill holed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,367 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 115,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,911 miles

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r chassis rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,911 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r chassis rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 31 Mar 2011 114,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bralk pipes covered in underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2010 114,437 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 114,437 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,970 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 108,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 107,262 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 102,872 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 99,018 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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F674 XEF is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F674 XEF, 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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F674 XEF is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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