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F690 XLJ

1989 Volkswagen Caravanette

White Petrol 1913cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,708 mi
Last recorded130,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 XLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravanette
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,913cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 130,708 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,235 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 128,161 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working correctly.. comes on with dip beam and goes off with main beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 183,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2024 183,412 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle stalled and wont restart (1.2.1 (g))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 182,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 182,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill closing panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 180,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 180,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam lamp insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 176,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 176,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 172,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 170,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 166,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 160,948 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 160,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 156,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 143,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 138,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 136,564 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 134,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 131,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 124,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 116,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 114,565 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravanette?

Based on 1,995 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
position lamp(s) not working 73
Stop lamp not working 61
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F690 XLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravanette in White with a 1,913cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravanette fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F690 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravanette typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravanette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F690 XLJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravanette, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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