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H141 JCV

1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Diesel 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,514 mi
Last recorded181,514 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan117,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH141 JCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 181,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corroded underneath

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Undersealed underneath

Fail 17 Apr 2025 181,514 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corroded underneath

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Undersealed underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2024 179,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 179,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 179,557 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Along nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2021 175,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 171,671 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 171,671 miles

Offside Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 168,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 164,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 157,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 157,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 153,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 153,908 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2013 145,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 143,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 141,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

beam deflectors fitted

number plates not displayed

Fail 26 Apr 2010 138,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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H141 JCV is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,589cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 117,112 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H141 JCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H141 JCV is a 1990 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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