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N473 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 132,037 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing INCOMPLEAT (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 May 2015 128,132 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

play in steering idler

Fail 26 May 2015

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe corroded

play in steering idler

Pass 22 May 2014 122,098 miles

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

play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 20 May 2014 122,098 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 14 May 2013 116,794 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise corrsion to o/s inner sill

damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 14 May 2013 116,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advise corrsion to o/s inner sill

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 21 May 2012 111,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 111,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 106,609 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 106,607 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,816 miles

nearside steering idler

offside rear chassie

Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside steering idler

offside rear chassie

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 95,558 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,702 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 92,580 miles

1..offside door mirror slight damage..2..front and nearside rear bumpers damaged,,3,,nearside rear panel [under light slight damage..4..front number plate slight deterioration

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 92,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

1 offside mirror slight damage..2..front and nearside rear bumpers damaged..3 nearside rear panel [under lights] slight damage

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

front number plate has slight deterioration

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 86,601 miles

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

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

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

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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N473 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N473 EDT, 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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N473 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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