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N187 KPW

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,534 mi
Last recorded130,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 KPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 130,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most tie rod bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 130,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 129,268 miles

exhaust corroding

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2022 129,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 128,713 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,708 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

front no plate cracked ok at time of test

windscreen damaged outside prescribed area at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2007 126,463 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 120,570 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 120,504 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate cracked

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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N187 KPW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N187 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 N187 KPW registered?

N187 KPW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N187 KPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 KPW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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