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J725 PPM

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

163,355 mi
Last recorded163,355 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ725 PPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 163,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Fail 5 Apr 2025 163,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 2 May 2024 159,386 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,850 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 150,850 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 146,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 142,241 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 142,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill, next to fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & N/s/f Drop link upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central row ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,006 miles

rust around the van

Fail 9 Apr 2019 137,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower rusty and holed

rust around the van

Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,170 miles

Vehicle has general corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,369 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 131,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 125,387 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 125,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,179 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 121,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 118,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,683 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 115,683 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chips in screen

nail in n/s front tyre

nail in n/s rear tyre

some sidewall damage on o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,056 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 113,056 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

ball joint boot split o/s front

chips in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 110,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

chips in screen

middle exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,913 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 106,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 102,724 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 99,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 99,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 80,578 miles

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

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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J725 PPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 J725 PPM, 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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J725 PPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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