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J507 WEF

1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Lpg 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

178,182 mi
Last recorded178,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan132,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ507 WEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,968cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 178,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 178,172 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 177,242 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 8 Aug 2023 177,210 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 175,414 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 175,414 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 173,372 miles

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SEATBELT TWISTED

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

body and under body corroded in non prescribed areas

Fail 28 Jul 2021 173,369 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY PLATE LOOSE (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective NOT LOCKING TYPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose BUCKLE LOOSE (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOOR STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SEATBELT TWISTED

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

body and under body corroded in non prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2020 172,228 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 172,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 169,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 169,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 166,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 166,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 163,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 163,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 161,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 156,915 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 3 Mar 2015 156,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 3 Jan 2014 151,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 148,153 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 148,153 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 141,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 141,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 136,154 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 136,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 132,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 130,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 129,655 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 128,654 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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J507 WEF is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,968cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 132,538 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J507 WEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J507 WEF is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J507 WEF shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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