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N24 WRW

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

204,292 mi
Last recorded204,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle152,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 204,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Light surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 201,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 201,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 197,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 197,453 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 193,422 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 193,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 188,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 184,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 177,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 170,033 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 163,537 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,489 miles

Centre silencer support mounting broken

Fail 8 Jul 2016 153,489 miles

Centre silencer support mounting broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 144,701 miles

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

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

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

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 4 Jul 2015 144,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 130,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 123,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

neareside rear and offside front tyre showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,883 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 110,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 108,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,526 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 44,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 103,046 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 103,045 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,359 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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N24 WRW is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N24 WRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N24 WRW registered?

N24 WRW is a 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N24 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 WRW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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