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N78 GFM

1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan95,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 GFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,987 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre wall has deep cracks ()

surface corrosion evident on all wheel arches

Fail 31 Mar 2025 98,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre wall has deep cracks ()

surface corrosion evident on all wheel arches

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to all wheel arches, and slight accident damage to sliding door

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,066 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills/inner sills corroded

nearside front hub assembly corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills/inner sills corroded

nearside front hub assembly corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill and wheel arches corroded

Nearside sliding door showing accident damage no sharp edges. sliding door can be readily opened and secured

Offside sill and wheel arches corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,934 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 95,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to calliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker cover missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small brake pipe between flexi hose and calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all wheel arches front and back corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 94,263 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small brake pipe between flexi hose and calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all wheel arches front and back corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shocker cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all wheel arches front and back showing light corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,681 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inner (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipes to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to front wheel arches

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,247 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 84,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,881 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front and offside front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread but not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,239 miles

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

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

back section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,607 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,761 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 49,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,839 miles

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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N78 GFM is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N78 GFM, 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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N78 GFM is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N78 GFM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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