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N420 NHG

1996 Volkswagen Motor Home

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,132 mi
Last recorded143,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home37,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 NHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 143,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 142,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 142,386 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CAT which will also require a new temp sensor, and centre exhaust silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front horn unit is loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

The interior mirror is missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,761 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,448 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 123,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe going into rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 118,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe going into rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pie joining rear back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 103,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 96,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,459 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,459 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 88,617 miles

Both o/s and n/s bottom balljoint rubber gaiters perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,578 miles

The o/s bottom balljont boot is split.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,578 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The o/s bottom balljont boot is split.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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N420 NHG is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 37,769 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 Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N420 NHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N420 NHG registered?

N420 NHG is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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