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J388 CYY

1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Silver Petrol 2109cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,276 mi
Last recorded156,276 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan132,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 CYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,109cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 156,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 149,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,757 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,433 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,824 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 144,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure both straps fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,292 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2016 140,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 140,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 137,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,332 miles

nearside headlamp glass cracked

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 135,794 miles

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2013 135,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 1 Nov 2012 134,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 2 Nov 2011 131,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner sills starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play steering rack bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2010 128,527 miles

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow

slight play offside lower ball joint

slight play steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2009 119,437 miles

nearside headlight cracked

rear road springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 119,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight cracked

rear road springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 109,068 miles

exhaust blow

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

offside rear brake flexi-hose in poor condition

slight play in both sides rear hubs

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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J388 CYY is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Silver with a 2,109cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 J388 CYY, 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.

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What year was J388 CYY registered?

J388 CYY is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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