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F829 JUD

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 JUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 144,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside some corrosion o/s floor

some corrosion on o/s step

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,624 miles

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

some corrosion on o/s step

Fail 26 Oct 2022 143,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion on o/s step

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear front section in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 143,433 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch bottom of sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch bottom of sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear front section in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body waxoiled

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,432 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

under side wax oiled over chassis, floor and brake pipes so hard to inspect

Pass 7 Oct 2019 142,592 miles

Nearside Rear quarter sill to floor holed/corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear quarter sill to floor holed/corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,112 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,080 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre- cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

the offside outer sill is corroded however it does not fall within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2013 125,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre- cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

the offside outer sill is corroded however it does not fall within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,875 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all steering rack bushes have slight play

offside outer sill excessivly corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2010 111,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers just met requirements

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,785 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 103,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 103,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 103,117 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 103,117 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 98,959 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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F829 JUD is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F829 JUD, 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 F829 JUD registered?

F829 JUD is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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