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998 NRO

1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

4,797 mi
Last recorded4,797 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan74,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration998 NRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 4,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 4,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 4,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 4,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 4,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 4,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 4,463 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 4,270 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources deteriorated, poor light output (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,904 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 3,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 3,710 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 2,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 2,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 368 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,602 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

slight play in rear wheel bearings

spare tyre tread low

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 95,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2008 94,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

nearside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,121 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2006 92,689 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,160 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

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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998 NRO is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 74,141 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 998 NRO, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 998 NRO registered?

998 NRO is a 1986 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 998 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 998 NRO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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