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N216 NFG

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

194,098 mi
Last recorded194,098 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 NFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 194,098 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 194,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 190,091 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2025 190,090 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way and low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central brake peddle spongy

Coolant leak

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lights in op

under side general corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2024 190,066 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides(Offside&Nearside) shock base upper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe leak from two location (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 17 Dec 2024 190,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides(Offside&Nearside) shock base upper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers have streaking effect (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe leak from two location (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both (Offside&Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Sep 2023 186,496 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 181,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 181,185 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Central EXHAUST MOUNTING DEFECTIVE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 176,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 176,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 170,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 169,423 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,049 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion

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

steering wheel cover coming adrift

Pass 25 Aug 2017 164,676 miles

binding to nearside rear brake

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2017 164,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

binding to nearside rear brake

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 160,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 151,286 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside front sill corroded

oil leak unable to fully asses due to engine cover

sighns of damp round steering rack

spare wheel missing

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Fail 1 Mar 2015 151,286 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside front sill corroded

oil leak unable to fully asses due to engine cover

sighns of damp round steering rack

spare wheel missing

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 23 Jan 2014 146,949 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 146,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2013 141,662 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 131,384 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2011 131,335 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 110,949 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,214 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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N216 NFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N216 NFG, 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 N216 NFG registered?

N216 NFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N216 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 NFG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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