1989 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · F308 MBH
1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 188,213 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F308 MBH Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 188,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F308 MBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (F308 MBH) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
F308 MBH Mileage History
- 01/02/2006142,869 mi
- 01/02/2007149,515 mi+6,646 mi
- 16/02/2008162,396 mi+12,881 mi
- 16/02/2008162,396 mi
- 04/03/2009168,135 mi+5,739 mi
- 04/03/2009168,135 mi
- 05/06/2010174,668 mi+6,533 mi
- 14/05/2012175,461 mi+793 mi
- 17/05/2012175,461 mi
- 14/05/2013176,605 mi+1,144 mi
- 15/05/2013176,605 mi
- 14/05/2014176,970 mi+365 mi
- 18/07/2015177,018 mi+48 mi
- 24/07/2015177,018 mi
- 12/07/2016177,178 mi+160 mi
- 24/06/2017177,422 mi+244 mi
- 12/02/2019177,673 mi+251 mi
- 13/02/2019177,673 mi
- 31/01/2020180,537 mi+2,864 mi
- 11/02/2021182,315 mi+1,778 mi
- 13/02/2021182,315 mi
- 19/02/2022184,006 mi+1,691 mi
- 15/03/2022184,006 mi
- 13/03/2023185,260 mi+1,254 mi
- 13/03/2023185,260 mi
- 29/02/2024186,373 mi+1,113 mi
- 17/03/2025187,143 mi+770 mi
- 26/02/2026188,213 mi+1,070 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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