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F880 EAH

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,872 mi
Last recorded100,872 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 EAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,813 miles

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

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

exhaust pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 100,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded around filler neck ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,674 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/outer edge of engine bay corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler rubber neck perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust joins/bolts corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,671 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Fluid coming from clutch slave cylinder. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/outer edge of engine bay corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler rubber neck perished. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust joins/bolts corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,549 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hose slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor/inner arch corroded through in engine bay, not affecting vehicle structure.

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck rubber hose perished but not split. ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hose slightly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil residue on underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil residue on underside of bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,385 miles

Front windscreen small stone chips nearside and centre

Pass 21 May 2019 99,575 miles

Front windscreen stone chips near side

Rear exhaust end tail pipe missing

Pass 25 May 2018 98,820 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 15 May 2017 98,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 98,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing. (7.1.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 97,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 97,134 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 97,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 96,852 miles

1/ slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 24 May 2013 96,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 96,453 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 96,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,009 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,009 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 94,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 89,224 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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F880 EAH is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F880 EAH, 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 F880 EAH registered?

F880 EAH is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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