Official DVLA Record
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1989 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F494 AEX

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F494 AEX Mileage History

  1. 15/07/200892,623 mi
  2. 18/07/200892,623 mi
  3. 04/08/200996,486 mi+3,863 mi
  4. 07/08/200996,523 mi+37 mi
  5. 17/08/2010101,663 mi+5,140 mi
  6. 11/08/2011105,354 mi+3,691 mi
  7. 22/09/2011105,372 mi+18 mi
  8. 08/09/2012106,219 mi+847 mi
  9. 18/09/2012106,262 mi+43 mi
  10. 16/04/2014106,943 mi+681 mi
  11. 17/04/2014106,943 mi
  12. 14/04/2015108,170 mi+1,227 mi
  13. 16/04/2015108,170 mi
  14. 07/04/2016110,623 mi+2,453 mi
  15. 08/04/2016110,627 mi+4 mi
  16. 28/04/2017110,946 mi+319 mi
  17. 28/04/2017110,946 mi
  18. 21/04/2018110,948 mi+2 mi
  19. 01/05/2018110,948 mi
  20. 29/08/2019112,400 mi+1,452 mi
  21. 28/08/2020113,604 mi+1,204 mi
  22. 22/09/2021115,875 mi+2,271 mi
  23. 23/11/2022116,305 mi+430 mi
  24. 18/04/2023116,325 mi+20 mi
  25. 16/04/2024116,939 mi+614 mi
  26. 23/04/2024116,941 mi+2 mi
  27. 17/04/2025117,537 mi+596 mi
  28. 25/04/2025117,549 mi+12 mi
  29. 19/05/2026118,457 mi+908 mi
  30. 19/05/2026118,457 mi

Average of roughly 1,448 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

F494 AEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 15:44
MOT Analysis

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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