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F82 FCY

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF82 FCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,900 miles

nearside front lower door step corroded/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting

offside inner sill corroded/holed, not within 30cm of any mounting

underbody corroded

various suspension bushes perishing/cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,285 miles

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,354 miles

offside front lower door step corroded, non structural

Fail 14 Mar 2022 63,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front lower door step corroded, non structural

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,684 miles

lower inner dopor steps corroded (non structural)

rear inner wheel arch panelling corroded (not with 30cm of any mounting)

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 61,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Corrosion offside front sill. Not prescribed area. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 61,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front sill corroded. Not pa

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

Pass 1 May 2018 60,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Drive shaft. ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak Drive shaft. ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,293 miles

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,280 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

all 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,892 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 55,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 52,688 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,146 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,143 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,473 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,086 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,886 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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F82 FCY is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F82 FCY, 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 F82 FCY registered?

F82 FCY is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 July 1989.

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