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N463 CDB

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

202,102 mi
Last recorded202,102 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 CDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 202,102 miles

corrosion inner rear arches

little reserve travel hand brake

tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 196,862 miles

inner rear wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2012 196,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 194,783 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear propshaft joint deteriated (siezing)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 194,783 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear propshaft joint deteriated (siezing)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 193,347 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 193,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 191,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 191,561 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 191,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 189,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 185,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 185,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 178,447 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 178,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

chip in windscreen

rear brakepipe corroded

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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N463 CDB is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N463 CDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N463 CDB registered?

N463 CDB is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N463 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N463 CDB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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