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J159 CHE

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,802 mi
Last recorded185,802 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 CHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 185,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 181,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 180,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 180,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 175,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 161,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,358 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 153,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

n/s/r inner cv boot deteriorated

very slight drag on o/s/f wheel

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlamp mask convertors fitted

n/s/r front brake shoe retaining clip insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 149,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 141,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,712 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inside

slight blow on rear box

slight play top of steering column

Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,997 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,037 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

fuel pump body corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 120,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 114,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 109,249 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 109,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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J159 CHE is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J159 CHE, 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 J159 CHE registered?

J159 CHE is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J159 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 CHE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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