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J78 MCN

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

262,240 mi
Last recorded262,240 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 MCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 262,240 miles

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 262,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized 2 rear (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 252,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension corroded

under body pitted with rust

Fail 3 Nov 2016 252,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension corroded

under body pitted with rust

Pass 25 Nov 2015 246,509 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 246,429 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,221 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 242,190 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 237,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 237,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 234,196 miles

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

all 4 wheel arches heavily corroded but no jagged edges

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 234,196 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all 4 wheel arches heavily corroded but no jagged edges

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 228,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 220,686 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 220,683 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 215,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 208,131 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 20,811 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cables heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 200,536 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 200,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 200,527 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded almost to excess.

inner/outer sills corroded.

nearside rear tyre cut in tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 190,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 184,166 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 184,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J78 MCN is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J78 MCN, 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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J78 MCN is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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