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M417 NKN

1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,313 mi
Last recorded102,313 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan104,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 NKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,703 miles

vehicle left factory without a catalytic convert fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,802 miles

vehicle left the factory without catalytic control

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,913 miles

no factory fitted catalytic converter fitted, checked against vw uk data base

Fail 27 Oct 2022 91,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,478 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded not within 30cm

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,300 miles

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

welded and undersealed front crossmember

Fail 27 Apr 2019 82,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at very front by wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front adjoining members to front crossmember n/s and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember deteriorating

o/s sill panel deteriorating.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to locate rear seatbelt receivers (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s sill panel deteriorating.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,981 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,641 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 76,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,703 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 65,636 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,334 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tail Gate Struts Inoperative

Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,334 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Tail Gate Struts Inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 53,334 miles

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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M417 NKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 104,463 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M417 NKN, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M417 NKN registered?

M417 NKN is a 1994 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M417 NKN safe to buy?

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