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N172 KPW

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

255,317 mi
Last recorded255,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 KPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 255,317 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pannel slight damage

offside rear pannel damage (dent)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 252,255 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 252,225 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 247,518 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2009 247,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2007 219,354 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 219,337 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 208,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2006 194,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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N172 KPW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N172 KPW, 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 N172 KPW registered?

N172 KPW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N172 KPW safe to buy?

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