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R689 MDF

1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan61,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 MDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,838 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,932 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,677 miles

HORN IS GETTING WEAK, ADVISE REPLACED.

Pass 17 May 2017 61,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,942 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,668 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,148 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 51,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,469 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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R689 MDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R689 MDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R689 MDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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