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J791 HHS

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 HHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 229,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 227,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 225,740 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 225,739 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 224,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 222,102 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020
Fail 3 Feb 2020

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 218,492 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 216,934 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 216,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 214,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 214,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 201,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 205,250 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 205,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 202,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 202,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 198,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 195,180 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 195,176 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 190,635 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2011 190,635 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel

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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J791 HHS is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J791 HHS, 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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What year was J791 HHS registered?

J791 HHS is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J791 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J791 HHS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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