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L6 TVW

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,623 mi
Last recorded183,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 TVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 183,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 177,981 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 174,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

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

Offside Front chassis plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

grease on various brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis

sump cover fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 174,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose 1 off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front chassis plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

grease on various brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis

sump cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 168,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brakedisc dust cover corroded

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

grease on various brake pipes

slight corrosion on chassis

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 161,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake cover corroded

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 153,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 153,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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L6 TVW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 127,418 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L6 TVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L6 TVW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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