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F734 RPK

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF734 RPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,279 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front lower door holed and corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Offside door mirror deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust pipe missing

horn button deteriorated / sticking

Fail 26 May 2026 117,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front lower door holed and corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Offside door mirror deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust pipe missing

horn button deteriorated / sticking

Pass 28 May 2025 117,163 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front step slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Rear exhaust pipe joint slightly blowing

washer jets poor

Pass 5 Jun 2024 116,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2024 116,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2023 116,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 31 May 2022 115,516 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 115,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 115,380 miles

Nearside brake bulb slightly dim

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 115,251 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front obligatory mirror glass deteriorated, not seriously affecting view to rear

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front & both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,226 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm slight wear/play

engine oil leak

slight play/wear steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail inner edge/sidewall

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear n/s and o/s showing signs of wear

Fail 9 Apr 2016 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear n/s and o/s showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Mar 2015 112,099 miles

o/s outer sill rusted

underbody surface rust

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,093 miles

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

underbody rust

Fail 5 Apr 2014 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

underbody rust

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,002 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking through centre of tread

both rear tyres wearing uneven (inner & outer edges)

oil leak from rear differential unit

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,259 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front steering arm (rack end) worn, not considered excessive

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

knock detected through steering rack and rack mounting rubbers deteriorated, not considered excessive

Fail 1 Apr 2011 11,001 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

knock detected through steering rack and rack mounting rubbers deteriorated, not considered excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to clearly inspect brake pads

Fail 19 Mar 2010 108,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to clearly inspect brake pads

Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 107,079 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 105,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,360 miles

various surface corrosion to under side of the vehicle and chassie unable to penatrate any corrosion whith finger and thumb pressure

Pass 30 Jan 2006 98,962 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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F734 RPK is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F734 RPK, 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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F734 RPK is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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