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J800 VJC

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,862 mi
Last recorded207,862 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 VJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 207,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 206,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 206,021 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 205,748 miles

Front body corroded below windscreen

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 204,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 203,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple minor oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 196,349 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 196,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 193,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (drivers) seat belt is twisted - needs attention Note vehicle is left hand drive (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox near drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 192,644 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 192,644 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Wrong side. (1.3.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 192,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 189,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 189,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler door indicate wrong fuel type!

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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J800 VJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J800 VJC, 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 J800 VJC registered?

J800 VJC is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J800 VJC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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