1989 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F494 AEX
1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 118,457 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,457 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
F494 AEX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 118,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 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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F494 AEX Mileage History
- 15/07/200892,623 mi
- 18/07/200892,623 mi
- 04/08/200996,486 mi+3,863 mi
- 07/08/200996,523 mi+37 mi
- 17/08/2010101,663 mi+5,140 mi
- 11/08/2011105,354 mi+3,691 mi
- 22/09/2011105,372 mi+18 mi
- 08/09/2012106,219 mi+847 mi
- 18/09/2012106,262 mi+43 mi
- 16/04/2014106,943 mi+681 mi
- 17/04/2014106,943 mi
- 14/04/2015108,170 mi+1,227 mi
- 16/04/2015108,170 mi
- 07/04/2016110,623 mi+2,453 mi
- 08/04/2016110,627 mi+4 mi
- 28/04/2017110,946 mi+319 mi
- 28/04/2017110,946 mi
- 21/04/2018110,948 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/2018110,948 mi
- 29/08/2019112,400 mi+1,452 mi
- 28/08/2020113,604 mi+1,204 mi
- 22/09/2021115,875 mi+2,271 mi
- 23/11/2022116,305 mi+430 mi
- 18/04/2023116,325 mi+20 mi
- 16/04/2024116,939 mi+614 mi
- 23/04/2024116,941 mi+2 mi
- 17/04/2025117,537 mi+596 mi
- 25/04/2025117,549 mi+12 mi
- 19/05/2026118,457 mi+908 mi
- 19/05/2026118,457 mi
Average of roughly 1,448 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
F494 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle (F494 AEX) between July 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side ”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side r”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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