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N17 SFE

2012 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Lt113,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 SFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 71,578 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 65,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,927 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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N17 SFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 113,210 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 N17 SFE, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N17 SFE registered?

N17 SFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is N17 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 SFE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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