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J464 NCP

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,809 mi
Last recorded165,809 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ464 NCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 165,809 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 165,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 164,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 163,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 162,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 162,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,981 miles

Front Lower radiator x member corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 160,979 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 event (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in traed area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator x member corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

no screen fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2020 159,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 159,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 157,330 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 157,227 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 157,222 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack n/s seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 154,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 145,733 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

fluid leaking from engine bay area

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Feb 2013 145,733 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

fluid leaking from engine bay area

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Feb 2012 141,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 137,421 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 132,517 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 131,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 124,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 124,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine has oil leaks

Handbrake return spring is perished

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,960 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,491 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 106,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Only two seats and driver's seat fitted at time of test although provision made for others to be fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 101,761 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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J464 NCP is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J464 NCP, 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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J464 NCP is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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