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N87 KAH

1996 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,394 mi
Last recorded46,394 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home37,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 KAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 46,394 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 43,440 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 42,220 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 38,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,906 miles

Front wipers only work on fast speed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 38,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper body marker lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Jun 2017 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall to tread cracked and split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper body marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 38,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 37,769 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,906 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,134 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 36,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,011 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,068 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,442 miles

plastic belle pan fitted to front

Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,442 miles

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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N87 KAH is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 37,769 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N87 KAH, 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 N87 KAH registered?

N87 KAH is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 13 April 1996.

Is N87 KAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N87 KAH shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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