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N166 CYC

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 51,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play front and rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 51,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,330 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 50,330 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,186 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,147 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,147 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,922 miles

corrosion to body panels sills

handbrake pull rods show signs of wear

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,137 miles

Off side step coroded and holed but not mwithin perscribed area

Fail 17 Dec 2007 43,137 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Off side step coroded and holed but not mwithin perscribed area

Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,481 miles

both rear hub oil seals leaking

hole in exhaust tail pipe

n/s/f tyre perished were side wall meets tread

rear no plate deteriorated

slight damage to n/s mirror

slight wear in handbrake pull rods

Fail 22 Dec 2006 40,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear hub oil seals leaking

hole in exhaust tail pipe

n/s/f tyre perished were side wall meets tread

rear no plate deteriorated

slight damage to n/s mirror

slight wear in handbrake pull rods

Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,148 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

rear hub oil seals leaking

slight wear un handbrake quadrant

washers req attn

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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N166 CYC is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N166 CYC, 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 N166 CYC registered?

N166 CYC is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N166 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 CYC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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