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G261 JCP

1990 Volkswagen Caravelle

Cream Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle142,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 JCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 140,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 139,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 138,596 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 138,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,642 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 134,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 130,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 128,755 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,687 miles

slight exhaust leak from knuckle joint

slight play in both front inner steering arm inner joints

some play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front arm inner bushes very slightly deteriated but no play in them

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,961 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 116,961 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 114,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 108,628 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,295 miles

Offside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,019 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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G261 JCP is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 142,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G261 JCP, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G261 JCP registered?

G261 JCP is a 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G261 JCP safe to buy?

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