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J518 XSG

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,630 mi
Last recorded243,630 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 XSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 243,630 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot twisted

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2010 243,593 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f cv boot twisted

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2009 237,732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 237,671 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 230,863 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 230,853 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 222,899 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 222,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 210,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 199,869 miles

front tyres are wearing down.brake pipes,body and suspension are showing signs of corrosion.engine has an oil leak.

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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J518 XSG is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J518 XSG, 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

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What year was J518 XSG registered?

J518 XSG is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J518 XSG safe to buy?

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