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C19 JJX

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,418 mi
Last recorded127,418 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 127,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished in tread

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear tow eye detached and corroded

front cross panel holed and corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 127,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and age cracking ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

some underbody corosion front crossmember,inner/outer sills

Fail 4 May 2019 127,334 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and age cracking ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

some underbody corosion front crossmember,inner/outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,270 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & Badly Cracking ()

Offside Front Corrosion

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,270 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & Badly Cracking ()

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

Offside Front Corrosion

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,173 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deteriation

[ADVISE] EVIDENCE OF FEUL STAINING TO UNDERSIDE OF FUEL TANK

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,001 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 126,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,676 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 126,671 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,544 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,542 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,913 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on side wall.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 117,673 miles

engine missfire under load.

n/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres poor condition perrished not to x/s at time of test.

oil pressure switch leaking oil.

rear flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 117,673 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine missfire under load.

n/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres poor condition perrished not to x/s at time of test.

oil pressure switch leaking oil.

rear flexi brake hose metal ends corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 114,473 miles

n/s/r tyre poor condition.

slight play in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 110,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 110,315 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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C19 JJX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C19 JJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C19 JJX is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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