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F774 TPO

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,122 mi
Last recorded170,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 TPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 170,122 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 169,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 167,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 167,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 165,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 163,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 163,796 miles

Brake performance not tested NO BRAKE TEST DUE TO LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE CORRODED LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 161,582 miles

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion creeping through all over vehicle

fresh underseal has been applied under all wheel arches covering shocks, springs, hoses, pipes etc

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front tyre heavily perishing and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear inner arch corroded behind wheel

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded(above wheel and behind wheel)

Fail 8 Jul 2020 161,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion creeping through all over vehicle

fresh underseal has been applied under all wheel arches covering shocks, springs, hoses, pipes etc

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front tyre heavily perishing and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear inner arch corroded behind wheel

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded(above wheel and behind wheel)

Pass 19 Jul 2018 160,616 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 160,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 152,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 152,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,406 miles

front anti-roll bar link rubber bushes worn

front brake pipes corroded

rear offside underwing forward lower section corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,645 miles

forward brake pipes corroded

rear nearside handbrake cable outer body deteriorated

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 146,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

forward brake pipes corroded

rear nearside handbrake cable outer body deteriorated

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 145,802 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 145,082 miles

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

general age deterioration to some rubber mounts and bushes etc

general light underbody corrosion

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 143,447 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 140,753 miles

both front brake pipes to t pieces slightly corroded

offside rear trailing arm slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,479 miles

steering rubber couplig split

unable to view wear on front pads

Pass 26 May 2009 134,980 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 130,921 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 130,915 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 127,052 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 May 2007 127,050 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2006 122,005 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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F774 TPO is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 F774 TPO, 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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F774 TPO is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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