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J32 MLB

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,713 mi
Last recorded245,713 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ32 MLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 245,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

engine oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside handbrake outer casing deteriated

offside front door corroded

offside outer sill corroded through not perscribed area

rear bumper caps missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 241,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door & offside front wheelarch corroded

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear light damaged

rear no plate screew missing

side door handle broken

Fail 1 Sep 2009 241,950 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door & offside front wheelarch corroded

nearside & offside outer sills corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside rear light damaged

rear no plate screew missing

side door handle broken

Pass 26 Aug 2008 233,325 miles

nearside & offside rear bumper end caps missing

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 233,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front inner wing corroded through not perscribed

Pass 1 Aug 2007 226,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 220,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot struts defective

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 220,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot struts defective

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2005 213,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 213,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery shelf corroded

engine oil leak

o/s 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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J32 MLB is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J32 MLB, 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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J32 MLB is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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