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JXI 6252

1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan118,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXI 6252
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,616 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 59,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 58,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,117 miles

slight corrosion on lower sill

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,043 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight corrosion on underside of sill driverside

Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,017 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion around front jacking point

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion around front jacking point

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 50,014 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Large sticker in swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image due to full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking leak from back plate/ wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting for rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting for rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion around front jacking point

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion around front jacking point

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside various stickers on screen

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front cracks in outer wall

Offside Rear Inner chassis surface corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam aims on upper limit

slight crack in windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2019 372,552 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside various stickers on screen

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front cracks in outer wall

Offside Rear Inner chassis surface corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam aims on upper limit

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,349 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake rubbing noise o/s rear

corrosion at both front jacking members

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2012 13,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake rubbing noise o/s rear

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion at both front jacking members

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 11,355 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,250 miles

slight oil leak around gearbox

slight stain on fuel tank

vehicle body and chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2009 7,250 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight oil leak around gearbox

slight stain on fuel tank

vehicle body and chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2007 4,656 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 4,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 4,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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JXI 6252 is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 118,362 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 JXI 6252, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JXI 6252 registered?

JXI 6252 is a 1987 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is JXI 6252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXI 6252 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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