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J456 NLE

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 NLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,085 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,863 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,150 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 99,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,278 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,272 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,362 miles

Emissions not tested Hc are off the scale unable to print sheet test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,333 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 93,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,828 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 184,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 175,408 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 175,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,026 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 128,026 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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J456 NLE is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J456 NLE, 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 J456 NLE registered?

J456 NLE is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J456 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J456 NLE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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