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N468 NAP

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,388 mi
Last recorded145,388 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 NAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 144,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2017 144,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2015 142,659 miles

All suspension rubber bushes showing signs of age.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 142,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All suspension rubber bushes showing signs of age.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 141,326 miles

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

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Lot of play in differential. Offside front top marker light not working. Some corrosion around nearside lower corner of windscreen.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 141,326 miles

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

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Lot of play in differential. Offside front top marker light not working. Some corrosion around nearside lower corner of windscreen.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 141,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front upper marker light not working. PLAY IN DIFFERENTIAL AND NOISEY

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 138,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Dec 2012 136,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 136,815 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,015 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 135,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 134,380 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 134,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,448 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 133,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r wing not fully secure.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 132,971 miles

n/s/r outer tyre has cut in side wall but no cords exposed.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 132,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r outer tyre has cut in side wall but no cords exposed.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 132,099 miles

both hand brake rods worn and corroding.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 132,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both hand brake rods worn and corroding.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 130,878 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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N468 NAP is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N468 NAP, 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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N468 NAP is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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