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N148 MBX

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,186 mi
Last recorded148,186 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 MBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 148,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 144,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,377 miles

slight lift in both front lower b/joints

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting too wear

Fail 20 Nov 2020 130,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting too wear

Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,327 miles

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,327 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 121,718 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure to brake compensator (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks up to right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks up to right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,350 miles

BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT BIND ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,225 miles

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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N148 MBX is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N148 MBX, 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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What year was N148 MBX registered?

N148 MBX is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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