1989 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F305 JAT
1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 07/04/1989. Recorded mileage 153,764 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
F305 JAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 153,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F305 JAT Mileage History
- 11/04/2024152,746 mi
- 19/04/2024152,775 mi+29 mi
- 17/10/2025153,696 mi+921 mi
- 23/10/2025153,764 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 664 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F305 JAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (F305 JAT) between April 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bushes split excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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