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N136 ADP

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,220 mi
Last recorded170,220 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 ADP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 170,220 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 170,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 169,784 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 169,773 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 168,340 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 168,311 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 164,736 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 161,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 157,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 152,803 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 152,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 148,254 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,277 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,031 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 143,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 139,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 135,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 128,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 125,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,944 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 119,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N136 ADP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N136 ADP, 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 N136 ADP registered?

N136 ADP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N136 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N136 ADP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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