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J129 BKW

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,638 mi
Last recorded143,638 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 BKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 143,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 143,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 139,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 139,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 136,516 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 132,444 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 126,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 126,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,269 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,976 miles

load valve has nut missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 122,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

load valve has nut missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 119,966 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 119,953 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 116,174 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 116,174 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 114,026 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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J129 BKW is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 J129 BKW, 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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J129 BKW is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 July 1992.

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