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J552 NKK

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

178,121 mi
Last recorded178,121 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 NKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 178,121 miles

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

Front Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 162,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front wheel arches corroded

Front both sides - outer cv gaiters worn

Front cross member heavily corroded

Front exhaust leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple deep cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cables corroded

both outer sills corroded

coolant leak

power steering noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2024 162,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central brake pipe union corroded

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front gators deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front both front wheel arches corroded

Front cross member heavily corroded

Front exhaust leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in sidewall, close to fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear handbrake cables corroded

outer sills corroded both sides

power steering noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,137 miles

Center exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating.

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 153,137 miles

Center exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating.

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 153,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill - foot step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill - foot step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 153,065 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front cross member is excessively corroded and holed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wiper is starting to smear - wiper arm tension appears weak

Offside Front slight gearbox fluid leak - driveshaft seal area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust rubber perished - the other is missing - system supported adequately at time of test

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

spare wheel is insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,149 miles

Coolant leak multiple minor leaks

Front cross member is excessively corroded and holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid is very dark in colour

general under-body corrosion

reverse lights in-operative

Pass 3 Feb 2021 161,009 miles

Brake fluid appears dirty/discoloured

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

Front cross member heavily corroded and holed

General corrosion underside vehicle in places

Nearside front horn disconnected

Nearside front wiper smears

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

Offside front shock absorber lower bolt loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rubber mount missing

Reverse lamp/s inoperative

Fail 25 Nov 2020 160,927 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member behind bumper corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 160,893 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle insecure (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Corrosion to inner wheelarches

Corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel behind bumper corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Corrosion to inner wheelarch

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 151,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 146,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 146,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front door check strap broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in outer side wall

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 145,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 145,851 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2011 141,187 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

unable to see front brake pads?

Pass 14 Apr 2010 135,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front exhaust heat shield loose

front grill loose

Pass 8 Sep 2009 130,913 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 130,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 122,501 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 12,500 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 112,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 112,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 106,795 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 106,794 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2005 100,253 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 100,253 miles

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

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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J552 NKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 J552 NKK, 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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J552 NKK is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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