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J180 KFV

1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,538 mi
Last recorded156,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan132,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ180 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 156,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 156,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 156,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 156,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 156,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 156,199 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 156,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 156,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 153,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 153,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 152,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 150,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 150,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red DIM (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 147,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 147,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 145,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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J180 KFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 132,538 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J180 KFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J180 KFV registered?

J180 KFV is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J180 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J180 KFV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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