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J892 SVS

1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

155,800 mi
Last recorded155,800 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan132,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 SVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 155,800 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 152,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 152,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 152,022 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 151,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

rear shock casings corroded

vehicle running poorly

Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock casings corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 139,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,105 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 122,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,507 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 111,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,169 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 109,169 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,001 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 103,001 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust mount missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,729 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2014 99,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,051 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 74,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,390 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,110 miles

advise n/sr tyrecracked /perished but cords not exposed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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J892 SVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 132,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J892 SVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J892 SVS registered?

J892 SVS is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J892 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J892 SVS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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