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F88 SYE

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

226,225 mi
Last recorded226,225 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 SYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 226,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded see yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded see yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 225,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 225,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 225,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 225,524 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2020 225,524 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2019 225,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar front anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 225,317 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 225,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 225,317 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 225,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 225,317 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 225,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 22,531 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 22,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 225,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 225,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 227,457 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 227,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 217,893 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 217,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 214,296 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 214,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 208,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 208,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 201,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 196,026 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 196,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 184,750 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F88 SYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 F88 SYE, 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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F88 SYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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