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J59 PKL

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,169 mi
Last recorded190,169 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 PKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 190,169 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 190,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section - exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 189,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 187,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 186,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 183,257 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 182,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 177,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 171,324 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 171,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 164,755 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 152,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner sill corrode outside 30cm of components

Pass 9 May 2014 146,242 miles

Both Rear Tyres has Slight Cracking to Side wall and/or Treaded area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Chassis Leg (inner Arch) Rusty and Holed Outside of 30cm Of Any Compontent

Offside Front Tyre has Slight Cracking to Side wall and/or Treaded area

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

Fail 8 May 2014 146,242 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both Rear Tyres has Slight Cracking to Side wall and/or Treaded area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Chassis Leg (inner Arch) Rusty and Holed Outside of 30cm Of Any Compontent

Offside Front Tyre has Slight Cracking to Side wall and/or Treaded area

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

Pass 10 May 2013 142,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2013

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 140,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 134,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 131,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 127,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,574 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 124,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,847 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,844 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,458 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 117,443 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 111,835 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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J59 PKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J59 PKL, 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 J59 PKL registered?

J59 PKL is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J59 PKL safe to buy?

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