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J451 DAL

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Gold Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,912 mi
Last recorded158,912 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 DAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 158,912 miles

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

both steering arms have slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2008 158,912 miles

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

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

both steering arms have slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 145,861 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Apr 2007 145,861 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 136,141 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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J451 DAL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Gold with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J451 DAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J451 DAL?

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What year was J451 DAL registered?

J451 DAL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 5 March 1992.

Is J451 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J451 DAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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