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J629 UNH

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

249,896 mi
Last recorded249,896 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ629 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 249,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 248,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 244,153 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 240,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 240,334 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 235,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 235,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 232,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 226,204 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 226,204 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 221,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 217,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 216,265 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places and slightly blowing around joins

Rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

Rear tyres cracking

Slight damage to rear tow bar socket

Slight wear at offside front upper suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2015 212,853 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly worn

Rear tyres out of shape

Slight damage at rear towbar electrical socket

Slight lift at offside and nearside front upper suspension ball joints

Various brake pipes corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 21 Apr 2015 212,853 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly worn

Rear tyres out of shape

Slight damage at rear towbar electrical socket

Slight lift at offside and nearside front upper suspension ball joints

Various brake pipes corroded

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 31 Mar 2014 207,003 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 207,003 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 200,836 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 200,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 194,329 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 194,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 184,695 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 184,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2009 174,504 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

starter motor bendix sticking intermittently in flywheel ring gear -may burn out startermotor windings

Pass 4 Oct 2009 174,504 miles

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

starter motor bendix sticking intermittently in flywheel ring gear -may burn out startermotor windings

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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J629 UNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 153,096 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J629 UNH, 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 J629 UNH registered?

J629 UNH is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J629 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J629 UNH shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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