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J489 GTC

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,972 mi
Last recorded168,972 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 GTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 168,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 165,501 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 160,391 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes detoriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along both rear suspension arms from flexi hose to flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 160,390 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes detoriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes along both rear suspension arms from flexi hose to flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 154,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak leak on oil filter housing ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 154,331 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides along suspension arm to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak leak on oil filter housing ()

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,874 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 144,012 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 144,012 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 143,002 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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J489 GTC is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J489 GTC, 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 J489 GTC registered?

J489 GTC is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 11 February 1992.

Is J489 GTC safe to buy?

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