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J663 GHY

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,856 mi
Last recorded146,856 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ663 GHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 146,856 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 146,855 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 146,217 miles

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

Nearside hand brake rod corroded

Offside hand brake rod corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray loose and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,939 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 144,939 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,158 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 143,158 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,129 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 141,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 141,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,649 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 128,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 114,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 114,895 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,104 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,272 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 102,272 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,109 miles

brake fluid slightly low

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,109 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid slightly low

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,621 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 97,621 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,274 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,274 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,218 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 64,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,500 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 62,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,928 miles

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

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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J663 GHY is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J663 GHY, 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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J663 GHY is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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