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F97 ECY

1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan115,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 ECY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,293 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 82,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 80,993 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 80,580 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 78,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 78,258 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 75,515 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 73,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,762 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

n/s/r floor section corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,879 miles

coolant leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,531 miles

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

vehicle shows signs of standing

Fail 5 Jun 2006 63,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,387 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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F97 ECY is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F97 ECY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F97 ECY?

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What year was F97 ECY registered?

F97 ECY is a 1989 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F97 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F97 ECY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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