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N587 LYJ

1995 Volkswagen Caravan

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Caravan96,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 LYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,748 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 95,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Font panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front panel behind front bumper rusty

underside of vehicle and several front and rear suspension components and exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2024 95,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front panel behind front bumper rusty

underside of vehicle and several front and rear suspension components and exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,357 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

several front and rear suspension components and exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2023 95,357 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

several front and rear suspension components and exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,487 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 94,234 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 94,232 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod/rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,996 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 93,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,080 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 92,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod / rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,720 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,588 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,620 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,700 miles

off side nearside frontdisks slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2005 68,305 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravan?

Based on 3,825 MOT tests across 242 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,316
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 245
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 191
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 167
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
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N587 LYJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Caravan in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N587 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N587 LYJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Caravan, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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