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J206 HMK

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

165,808 mi
Last recorded165,808 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ206 HMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 165,805 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 157,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 156,852 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre isle ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 150,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer seal holed

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 147,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements weak (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer seal holed

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 145,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 145,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 136,435 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 132,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 132,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,848 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,193 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 116,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 116,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 113,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 112,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,148 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 106,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,762 miles

stone chip in nearside headlamp lens

Fail 14 Nov 2008 102,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

stone chip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,628 miles

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

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2005 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,549 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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J206 HMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J206 HMK, 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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J206 HMK is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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