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F837 JUD

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF837 JUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,661 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 101,608 miles

Fuel hose damaged filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 99,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - tie bars from suspension arms to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar from suspension arm to front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch area fuel filler pipe to cap housing pipe heavily cracked

Offside Front vent pipe broken away inner arch to tank

Fail 1 Feb 2024 96,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - tie bars from suspension arms to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar from suspension arm to front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner arch area fuel filler pipe to cap housing pipe heavily cracked

Offside Front vent pipe broken away inner arch to tank

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,853 miles

Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear box section slightly corroded(not a prescribed area)

Offside Rear box section excessively corroded(not a prescribed area)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers leave a light smear

Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,593 miles

Exhaust Silencer Exit Pipe Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Main Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,934 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 81,918 miles

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

Brake pipes at rear corroded

Brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,431 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2014 75,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise brake inspection as unable to check front brake pads at time of test

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,954 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 70,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,028 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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F837 JUD is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F837 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 F837 JUD registered?

F837 JUD is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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