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N158 FJO

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 FJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s and x2 o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear under arch area to floor corroded

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

Rear cross member hard corrosion

corrosion front and rear arches

play n/s and o/s steering idler arm bushes

surface corrosion front discs

Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,058 miles

Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front idler arm has slight free play in bush

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,058 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front idler arm has slight free play in bush

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bumper taped up

nearside and offside rear halfshafts slightly leaking oil

Fail 28 Jan 2016 10,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper taped up

nearside and offside rear halfshafts slightly leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,310 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front bumper corner missing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,308 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front bumper corner missing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,639 miles

Both sills coverd with tape

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both sills coverd with tape

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,944 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,464 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,449 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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N158 FJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N158 FJO, 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 N158 FJO registered?

N158 FJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N158 FJO safe to buy?

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