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F759 GDH

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,979 mi
Last recorded161,979 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 GDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 161,979 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes + d bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 161,797 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lagging 33% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Bumper insecure 1/4s both o/s & n/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes + d bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt outer mount not fitted correctly

Pass 12 May 2025 160,589 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar front bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of testable items

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

Front Outer seat belt mount bolts not fitted correctly

Pass 17 May 2024 159,723 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door steps both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 159,721 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s /r lagging + readings low n/s/r 131kg - o/s/r 235kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door steps both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 158,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox - Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 155,792 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 154,982 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 154,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 152,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 152,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,715 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,464 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 149,464 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 147,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 144,585 miles

Front blades split

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 142,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 142,601 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 142,585 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 142,585 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 142,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 142,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 142,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 141,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 137,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 135,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 133,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 131,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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F759 GDH is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 115,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F759 GDH, 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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F759 GDH is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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