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F873 FPW

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

647 mi
Last recorded647 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 FPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 99,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 94,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 89,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 88,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured next to fuel filter (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,004 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low on effort

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 83,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake low on effort

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 82,966 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all front D bushes and link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rubber mounting bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 82,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak front pipe ()

Front rubbers on suspension parts perished all need attension but no play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor( rear ) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust ( minor ) (6.1.B.2)

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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F873 FPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F873 FPW, 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 F873 FPW registered?

F873 FPW is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F873 FPW safe to buy?

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