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N781 EYA

1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan95,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 EYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 93,522 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire, emissions off the scale causing analyzer fault, Exhaust excessively hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 93,514 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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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N781 EYA is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N781 EYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N781 EYA registered?

N781 EYA is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N781 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 EYA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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