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N182 KPW

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,294 mi
Last recorded177,294 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 KPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 177,294 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 176,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 176,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 176,102 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 22 Aug 2022 176,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 23 Jul 2021 175,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering idling arm slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2019 175,268 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 174,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 174,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 173,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 173,228 miles

steering idlers/drag link end have slight play// front to rear brake pipes have surface rust// small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2006 171,489 miles

both lower ball joints have slight play// both steering idlers have slight play

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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N182 KPW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N182 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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N182 KPW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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