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J66 OCC

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,716 mi
Last recorded151,716 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 OCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 151,716 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2026 151,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front crossmember corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 146,944 miles

Exhaust catching power steering pipe

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill close to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2025 146,937 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill close to seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust catching power steering pipe

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill close to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 142,648 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,788 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 130,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 110,523 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 109,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,588 miles

corrosion to o/s inner door step

Pass 5 Apr 2012 101,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 94,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,216 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 87,205 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s outer sill and n/s outer wheelarch starting to corrode

dangerous wiring around battery area

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,587 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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J66 OCC is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 J66 OCC, 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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J66 OCC is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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