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N125 YNB

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

314,209 mi
Last recorded314,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 314,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 313,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 312,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 311,880 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 311,087 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Coolant leak ()

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 309,441 miles

Offside Rear tuyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 307,561 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 307,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 306,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

os inner sill at rear rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 302,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 302,786 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 296,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 289,206 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 289,086 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 283,597 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 279,280 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 279,280 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 271,710 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 26 Jun 2008 271,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2007 271,109 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2006 269,051 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 269,051 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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N125 YNB is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 152,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N125 YNB, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N125 YNB registered?

N125 YNB is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N125 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 YNB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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