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F84 RTL

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,633 mi
Last recorded106,633 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF84 RTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 105,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,118 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 103,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,794 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,781 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,081 miles

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

indicator tell tale light not working

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,059 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,380 miles

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

exhaust manifold blowing

Fail 10 Jul 2009 77,380 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside front outer sill

exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,984 miles

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

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

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2007 72,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,489 miles

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

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

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

both front flex hoses ferrule corroded

rear exhaust tail piece pipe missing

Fail 27 Apr 2006 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear flex hoses ferrule corroded

rear exhaust tail piece missing

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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F84 RTL is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F84 RTL, 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 F84 RTL registered?

F84 RTL is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F84 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F84 RTL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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