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J826 GHW

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

239,084 mi
Last recorded239,084 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ826 GHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 239,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 238,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight jagged edge to n/s rear wheel arch and slight damage to n/s body

Pass 7 Feb 2011 228,331 miles

sharp edges to n/s rear wheelarch.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 228,331 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sharp edges to n/s rear wheelarch.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 218,477 miles

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover broken

slight damage to n/s body

Fail 20 Jan 2010 218,470 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover broken

slight damage to n/s body

Pass 5 Feb 2009 208,155 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 207,891 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 195,283 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 195,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

some play in o/s of steering rack and inner gaitor on n/s d/shaft broken

Pass 12 Feb 2007 183,024 miles

damage to near side but no sharp edges

near side front tyre on 2mm in centre

off side front tyre on 2mm in centre and just legal on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Feb 2006 168,410 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 168,410 miles

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

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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J826 GHW is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J826 GHW, 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 J826 GHW registered?

J826 GHW is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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