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N150 CBA

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

170,088 mi
Last recorded170,088 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 CBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 170,088 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 170,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 170,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 170,088 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 165,433 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 165,433 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 160,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 159,925 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 159,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight judder imbalance front brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2007 159,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,992 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 15,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR O/S HUB IS DAMP SUSPECT CYLINDER LEAKAGE

Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,992 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 157,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 157,690 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside and offside rear hub oil seals leaking

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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N150 CBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N150 CBA, 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 N150 CBA registered?

N150 CBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 July 1996.

Is N150 CBA safe to buy?

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