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F522 UJN

1989 Volkswagen Caravan

White Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

217,314 mi
Last recorded217,314 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravan134,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF522 UJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 217,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 215,915 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack mount

Fail 30 Mar 2015 215,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside steering rack mount

Pass 21 Jan 2014 213,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 213,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 209,199 miles

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front outersill holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside head lamp aim on lower limit

oil leak around engine

Fail 6 Apr 2013 209,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front outersill holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside head lamp aim on lower limit

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Apr 2012 201,258 miles

centre box requires attention soon

front number plate cracked

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 14 Apr 2012 201,171 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre box requires attention soon

front number plate cracked

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 192,864 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 192,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 188,283 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 188,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 188,090 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 188,089 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side / near side front inner foot step around floor corrsion

Pass 27 Sep 2007 185,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 179,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 177,469 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 177,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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F522 UJN is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan in White with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F522 UJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F522 UJN registered?

F522 UJN is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F522 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F522 UJN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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