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N330 BVV

1996 Volkswagen Van

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,256 mi
Last recorded253,256 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Van162,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 253,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 252,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 252,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 249,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 248,847 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings / old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 248,847 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings / old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 247,713 miles

Central Coolant leak offside pipes and hose clips ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 245,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 241,420 miles

Front wheel arches and body has various corrosion

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

Water leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 237,327 miles

Bodywork and Wheel arches slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 230,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 221,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 210,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 200,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 200,429 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 191,054 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 191,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 180,506 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror has a slight crack

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 180,506 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror has a slight crack

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 161,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 154,252 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 154,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 147,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 138,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 126,888 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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N330 BVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Van in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 162,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N330 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N330 BVV is a 1996 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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