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J124 DCJ

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ124 DCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,430 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 113,985 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,359 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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J124 DCJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,096 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 J124 DCJ, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J124 DCJ registered?

J124 DCJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J124 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J124 DCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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