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J645 EMX

1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan112,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ645 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 131,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 130,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 130,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jan 2022 130,549 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,309 miles

Cab steps insecure slight corrosion underside (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat appears slightly loose possibly play in swivel mechanism

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine very slight oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

fog lamp tell tale not illuminating

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cab steps insecure slight corrosion underside (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat appears slightly loose possibly play in swivel mechanism

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine very slight oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

fog lamp tell tale not illuminating

Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leaks front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale LED not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 128,800 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

under body corroding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2017 125,311 miles

Offside Rear rust hole. rear box section . floor etc

Fail 28 Dec 2017 125,311 miles

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

Offside Rear rust hole. rear box section . floor etc

Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,523 miles

brake valve unit rusty

engine tappy

exhaust systme extremely rusty no leaks

front suspension rusty

front suspension torsion bar rubber mountings perished

o/s intermittent hazard light problem

play in o/s/f bearing noisey

play in o/s/r bearing not excessive

rear exhaust tail pipe not effecting system broken

rear suspension rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2015 122,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake valve unit rusty

engine tappy

exhaust systme extremely rusty no leaks

front suspension rusty

front suspension torsion bar rubber mountings perished

o/s intermittent hazard light problem

play in o/s/f bearing noisey

play in o/s/r bearing not excessive

rear exhaust tail pipe not effecting system broken

rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,213 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 120,323 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Front brake discs corroded.

both footsteps corroded

nearside seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 118,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Fail 1 Dec 2011 118,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,599 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 117,599 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 111,640 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 111,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 103,947 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 97,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 90,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 81,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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J645 EMX is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 112,664 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J645 EMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J645 EMX registered?

J645 EMX is a 1991 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J645 EMX safe to buy?

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