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J961 JUF

1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

287,934 mi
Last recorded287,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan132,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ961 JUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 287,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 284,489 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 283,714 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front and rear suspension components and under body has slight surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Fail 12 Jun 2024 283,714 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front and rear suspension components and under body has slight surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Pass 22 Jun 2023 281,335 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front copper brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side front to rear lower inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight weak damping (5.3.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes starting to deteriorate/crack (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 278,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 277,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 275,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 275,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 272,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 272,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 258,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 248,577 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

slight play top section steering column

Pass 18 Jun 2012 246,820 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 244,585 miles

front tyres split on inner sidewalls

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2011 244,585 miles

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

front tyres split on inner sidewalls

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 11 May 2010 241,427 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2010 241,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

temporary exhaust mount at centre section

Pass 14 May 2009 237,432 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 237,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 235,168 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 235,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 226,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2007 226,376 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 2 May 2006 211,946 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J961 JUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J961 JUF, 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 J961 JUF registered?

J961 JUF is a 1992 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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