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N503 YRB

1996 Volkswagen Campervan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Campervan89,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 YRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,078 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

Offside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 118,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

Offside Front inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 117,468 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring harness front to rear inside chassis (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear level stabiliser under chassis insecure-requires removal

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,388 miles

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

brakes rusty been standing

Pass 14 Mar 2020 117,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,074 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 105,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 89,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,206 miles

small chip in n/s/f lens

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 47,199 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,730 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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N503 YRB is a 1996 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 89,392 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N503 YRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N503 YRB is a 1996 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N503 YRB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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