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H809 JBJ

1991 Volkswagen Caravan

Blue Petrol 2019cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

208,072 mi
Last recorded208,072 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Caravan162,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 JBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,019cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 208,072 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 208,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 207,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 207,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 207,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.4 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked showing cords 185 r14 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 206,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 206,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong beam kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 203,971 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter leaking fluid

Fail 22 Apr 2022 203,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter leaking fluid

Pass 3 Mar 2021 203,172 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside steering rack leak

Pass 8 Feb 2020 202,650 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 201,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack / Gater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 200,324 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering rack appears to have slight leak from gaiter

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 200,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering rack appears to have slight leak from gaiter

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 197,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 193,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 192,734 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 191,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 191,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 188,916 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust crodded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 188,915 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust crodded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 185,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 182,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 182,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 179,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 179,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 175,981 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 175,980 miles

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 174,759 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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H809 JBJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravan in Blue with a 2,019cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 162,161 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 Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H809 JBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H809 JBJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H809 JBJ shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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