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J177 GCH

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

284,584 mi
Last recorded284,584 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 GCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 284,584 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 284,508 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working linkage failed (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 280,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 279,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 279,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 273,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 273,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced withing 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floored holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 272,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 266,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 259,835 miles

brake flexi hoses deteriorated

corrosion to underside and exposed components

oil sweat at engine area

Pass 27 May 2016 251,735 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 251,735 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 249,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 245,296 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 241,018 miles

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

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

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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J177 GCH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J177 GCH, 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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J177 GCH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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