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J828 OTT

1992 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

292,769 mi
Last recorded292,769 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle153,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 OTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 292,769 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise corrrosion to ns outer sill

Fail 30 Mar 2010 292,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise corrrosion to ns outer sill

Fail 5 Mar 2010 292,769 miles

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 284,911 miles

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

Oil leak

downpipe heatshield rattling

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2007 284,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Oil leak

downpipe heatshield rattling

handbrake warning light not working

offside driveshaft loose

Pass 13 Nov 2006 262,517 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 262,517 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both rear shock-absorbers covers missing †Front brake discs undercut †

Pass 9 Nov 2005 256,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 256,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine oil leak bad †O/s front tyre nearing legal limit †Both rear shock-absorber covers corroded & missing †

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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J828 OTT is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J828 OTT, 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 J828 OTT registered?

J828 OTT is a 1992 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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