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J260 SBL

1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan112,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 SBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 91,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 86,144 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,043 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 85,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 25 May 2017 85,549 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,021 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 84,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,024 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,161 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 82,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,976 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,895 miles

unable to check brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,457 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,354 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,463 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 66,197 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 66,197 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 61,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,407 miles

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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J260 SBL is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 112,664 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 J260 SBL, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J260 SBL registered?

J260 SBL is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J260 SBL safe to buy?

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