MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
general corrosion around vehicle
nearside rear body corroded near engine mount
slight play at rear wheels
various welding plate repairs around vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion around vehicle
nearside rear body corroded near engine mount
slight play at rear wheels
various welding plate repairs around vehicle
general corrosion to various areas
nearside rear shocker leaking slightly
offside rear brake binding
vehicle has had various plate welding to different areas
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
advise number plate light wiring needs attention but lights are working
offside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/chords
oil leak from engine
slight play in offside of steering rack
underside of vehicle has had substantial amount of welding in prescribed areas
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/chords
oil leak from engine
slight play in offside of steering rack
underside of vehicle has had substantial amount of welding in prescribed areas
idle speed quite high
various parts of corrosion all underneath of vehicle non yet bad enough to fail
various parts of vehicle body corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/f wheel arch / step corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?
Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RNE 489W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 63,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNE 489W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RNE 489W?
You can check the full history of RNE 489W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RNE 489W registered?
RNE 489W is a 1981 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 21 May 1981.
Is RNE 489W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RNE 489W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RNE 489W have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RNE 489W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.