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J618 HME

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,484 mi
Last recorded154,484 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 HME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 153,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 153,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 153,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes surface corrision (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe surface corrision

Pass 23 May 2023 152,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion in places

Pass 5 Jul 2022 152,453 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 5 Jul 2021 151,881 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

corrosion in places

fan belt lose

Pass 17 Jul 2020 150,508 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Horn not working properly quiet (7.7 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in places

fan belt lose

Pass 26 Apr 2019 149,552 miles

n/s outer sill damaged/poor condition

Pass 10 May 2018 148,957 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 148,956 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 142,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,224 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 132,477 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Minor oil leaks

Suspension corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,656 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leaks

Suspension corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 126,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leaks

Suspension corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 121,041 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

suspension starting to rust

Pass 5 May 2011 115,338 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,834 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge of tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,255 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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J618 HME is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J618 HME, 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 J618 HME registered?

J618 HME is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J618 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J618 HME shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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