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N89 LWT

1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,843 mi
Last recorded122,843 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan95,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 LWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 122,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,669 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 121,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to compensator valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 120,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight movement nearside of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,142 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,557 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,557 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,203 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,203 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 89,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,335 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 67,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,856 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,479 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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N89 LWT is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N89 LWT, 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 N89 LWT registered?

N89 LWT is a 1996 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N89 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 LWT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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