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J178 VFL

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

192,014 mi
Last recorded192,014 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 192,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 192,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 191,827 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 191,171 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 185,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 181,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 181,351 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 175,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 169,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 169,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 167,037 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 162,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 157,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 147,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 144,887 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 144,887 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 140,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 140,176 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 136,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 222,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 217,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 205,354 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 195,340 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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J178 VFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J178 VFL, 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 J178 VFL registered?

J178 VFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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