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J88 DCT

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

405,849 mi
Last recorded405,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 405,849 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 398,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 392,785 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 390,100 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 386,670 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 386,654 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 383,240 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 383,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 376,037 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 376,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 368,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 364,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 359,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 351,005 miles

All brake pipes coated with greasse

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 337,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 330,420 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2013 324,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 317,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 May 2012 317,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2011 308,072 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 301,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 292,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 285,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 278,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 278,897 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 266,660 miles

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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J88 DCT is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 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 J88 DCT, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J88 DCT registered?

J88 DCT is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J88 DCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 DCT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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