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N990 UAA

1996 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

245,429 mi
Last recorded245,429 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motorhome119,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 UAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 245,429 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 245,429 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member in 2 places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 245,408 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges - 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 242,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 242,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 238,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 235,774 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 235,774 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 231,703 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 231,703 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 226,252 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres cracking in tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 226,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres cracking in tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 218,944 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 218,944 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 214,104 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 214,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 208,514 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 208,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 202,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 202,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 190,882 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cord

Fail 5 Dec 2014 190,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cord

Pass 29 Nov 2013 178,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 166,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 166,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 159,818 miles

Both front lower shocker bushes perrished.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 159,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower shocker bushes perrished.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 142,796 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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N990 UAA is a 1996 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 119,176 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N990 UAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N990 UAA is a 1996 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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