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J8 SSB

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

149,012 mi
Last recorded149,012 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle156,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 SSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 149,012 miles

under side of van has been wax oiled

Pass 15 Nov 2023 147,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 145,104 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheat. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 139,183 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 139,183 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 136,697 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 136,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 131,637 miles

Front exhaust flange leaking

Fail 3 May 2017 131,636 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user Intermitantly muted sounding (1.6.2b)

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

Front exhaust flange leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,800 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 128,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 126,748 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,748 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 123,992 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 123,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 119,329 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 119,329 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 114,695 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 114,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 104,844 miles

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

Coolant leak

front roll bar saddle bushes worn slightly.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,382 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 98,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Coolant leak.

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

O/S/F lower ball joint gaiter split.

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

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

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

Passengers side door mirror cracked.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,220 miles

May have slight coolant leak near side front.

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play steering rack n/s.

Uneven tyre wear near side rear.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,998 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,526 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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J8 SSB is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 156,514 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 Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 SSB, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J8 SSB is a 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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