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N201 YHP

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,788 mi
Last recorded215,788 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 YHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 215,788 miles

Central exhaust rubber mounting perished

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front outrigger holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear bumper corner slightly insecure

Offside Front outrigger holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

both front wheel arches corroded

steering wheel grip insecure to wheel at top and bottom

Fail 26 Feb 2026 215,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolted to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing holed corroded and jagged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at front corner holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust rubber mounting perished

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front outrigger holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear bumper corner slightly insecure

Offside Front outrigger holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

both front wheel arches corroded

steering wheel grip insecure to wheel at top and bottom

Pass 31 Jan 2025 214,408 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 214,408 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 212,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed at front

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

oil leak

water leak

Pass 12 Jan 2023 210,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside offside inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at upper limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 202,353 miles

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

various points of light corrosion across under-body

Pass 7 Jan 2021 198,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 189,569 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 189,493 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 183,967 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber

Fail 6 Jul 2018 183,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber

Pass 6 Jul 2017 177,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 176,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 171,209 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 164,874 miles

2nd horn damage/corroded - not working

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 164,874 miles

2nd horn damage/corroded - not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 161,977 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 161,977 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 158,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 157,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 148,064 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 148,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 140,330 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 140,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2009 134,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 134,272 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,194 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 123,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,816 miles

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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N201 YHP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N201 YHP, 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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N201 YHP is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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