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JCZ 1868

2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,328 mi
Last recorded169,328 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle148,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 1868
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 169,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch/splash panel repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

one of three fuel tank straps missing tank security not affected

Pass 6 Dec 2023 166,340 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 164,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 164,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,050 miles

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

Central Rear seats not in use

Fail 19 Oct 2021 160,050 miles

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

Central Rear seats not in use

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 154,697 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 154,694 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on trailing arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 149,968 miles

exhaust systems becoming corroded slight blow center system front box area

Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

corrosion to both front outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 147,378 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 145,785 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 141,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 141,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 133,971 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 133,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JCZ 1868 is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 148,408 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 JCZ 1868, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCZ 1868 registered?

JCZ 1868 is a 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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