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P657 KUD

1996 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

376,482 mi
Last recorded376,482 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Motorcaravan135,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 376,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got very hot and is very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is uneven in tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2025 368,716 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative but still has significant fluid to clear the windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 368,716 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative but still has significant fluid to clear the windscreen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 361,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2023 342,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 336,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 331,556 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2020 331,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 322,615 miles

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 24 May 2018 310,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 26 May 2017 300,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate badly corroded.

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 6 May 2016 294,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 286,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 282,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

Fail 2 May 2014 282,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 280,032 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R brake caliper sticking slightly

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

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

front exhaust corroded (CAT)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 275,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 264,389 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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P657 KUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 135,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P657 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P657 KUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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