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N237 KWT

1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,973 mi
Last recorded184,973 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan95,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 KWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 184,973 miles

Both rear wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 184,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 184,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 184,653 miles

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

Surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and braking

Pass 9 Feb 2023 184,136 miles

Cab 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 183,788 miles

Nearside Cab 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))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 183,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Cab 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 181,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 178,161 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 178,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 175,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 173,377 miles

headlamps need attention

n/s and o/s front brake back plates showing corrosion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches showing corrosion

n/s/r wheel stiff to rotate

outer sills showing corrosion

rear shock absorber dust covers showing corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 169,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small hole on inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 169,405 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small hole on inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 167,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 167,530 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 166,949 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 166,949 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

driver door inside handle missing but can be still open from inside and outside

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 28 Mar 2014 166,949 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

driver door inside handle missing but can be still open from inside and outside

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 11 Jun 2012 162,805 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 162,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 145,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 145,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 132,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 132,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 116,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 104,893 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,691 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 93,691 miles

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

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

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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N237 KWT is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,933 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 N237 KWT, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N237 KWT registered?

N237 KWT is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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