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J400 SDN

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

263,810 mi
Last recorded263,810 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 263,810 miles

Coolant leak heater control unit ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe - manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer n/s outer sill corrosion under side loading door

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear crossmember has corrosion. non structural.

different sized profile tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 22 Nov 2019 263,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill-under side loading door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged lens--sharp edge (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

different sized tyres on each axle

Pass 24 Oct 2018 249,770 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 245,005 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not fitted ()

different size tyres/wheels front to rear

engine bay covers fitted

front archs/cills corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracking to inner wall

slight wear to steering rack mounting bushs

windscreen damaged but drivers view ok

wipers poor

Fail 23 Oct 2017 244,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not fitted ()

different size tyres/wheels front to rear

engine bay covers fitted

front archs/cills corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracking to inner wall

slight wear to steering rack mounting bushs

windscreen damaged but drivers view ok

wipers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2014 240,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 235,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2013 235,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 227,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 227,459 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2011 217,095 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 217,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 May 2011 216,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 202,641 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 202,630 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 156,193 miles

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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J400 SDN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 J400 SDN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J400 SDN is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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