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N940 DYA

1996 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper Van111,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 DYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 141,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,120 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,909 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,233 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 128,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,047 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 122,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 115,756 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear

Fail 12 May 2015 115,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 7 May 2014 113,060 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 109,665 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 95,106 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,293 miles

rear bike rack fitted removed for test (no plate)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 80,650 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 59,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 52,295 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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N940 DYA is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 111,772 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N940 DYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N940 DYA registered?

N940 DYA is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N940 DYA safe to buy?

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