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J44 MKH

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

402,990 mi
Last recorded402,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle141,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 MKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 402,990 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhuast system in poor condition +slight leak of gases

Fail 30 Jul 2026 402,987 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhuast system in poor condition +slight leak of gases

Pass 31 Jul 2025 399,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 396,457 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2024 396,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2023 390,280 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 388,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 388,605 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 385,100 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 385,100 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 381,982 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 377,327 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2018 370,773 miles

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Thirteen pin tow bar electrics not connected to vehicle fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 361,729 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 359,130 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sills and all wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 358,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sills and all wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 353,414 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

outer sills/arches rusting heavily.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 339,703 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front wheel arches rusting heavily.both outer sills rusting heavily.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 339,703 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front wheel arches rusting heavily.both outer sills rusting heavily.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 317,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 297,533 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 278,058 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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake discs rusted/worn

Fail 9 Jul 2011 277,681 miles

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

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake discs rusted/worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 258,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 249,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 231,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 211,145 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 193,158 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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J44 MKH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 141,911 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 J44 MKH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J44 MKH is a 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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