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M578 BNO

1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

192,858 mi
Last recorded192,858 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 BNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 192,858 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 192,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe leaking due to excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 191,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath vehicle , front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 186,049 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 186,049 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 185,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 185,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 185,190 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

engine has a slight misting of oil

Fail 6 Sep 2021 185,188 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine has a slight misting of oil

Pass 24 Aug 2020 183,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 183,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 183,492 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 183,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 181,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 180,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 180,872 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 176,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 176,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 173,722 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 173,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 168,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 164,995 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake imbalance at 23%

Fail 15 Jun 2012 164,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake imbalance at 23%

Pass 3 Jun 2011 161,785 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

service brake efficiency on limit of 50%

Fail 3 Jun 2011 161,774 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake imbalance just within limit of 25%

Pass 16 Jun 2010 156,291 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 156,215 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Corrosion to front brake discs.

Corrosion to suspension components.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 150,733 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 150,661 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 146,352 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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M578 BNO is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,544 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 M578 BNO, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M578 BNO is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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