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J358 RNH

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,732 mi
Last recorded170,732 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 RNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 170,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Apr 2016 170,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 169,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 169,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 168,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 168,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 167,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 167,552 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 166,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 166,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 163,361 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Jul 2009 163,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Jul 2008 160,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 157,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advance corrosion nearside front inner wing panel

both rear shock absorber dust covers rusty

coolant temp warning light on

front number plate cracked

offside mirror taped up

rear fog light lense slightly deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

steering rack, slight play nearside

Fail 13 Sep 2007 157,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advance corrosion nearside front inner wing

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

front number plate cracked

offside mirror taped up

rear fog light lense cracked and taped up

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2006 146,252 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 146,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 9 Sep 2005 138,498 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J358 RNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J358 RNH, 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 J358 RNH registered?

J358 RNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J358 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J358 RNH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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