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N475 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 150,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 149,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 145,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 136,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 132,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 130,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,265 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 128,264 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,925 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 125,925 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 123,356 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 132,232 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 116,671 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 116,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 115,378 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 110,999 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 110,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N475 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N475 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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What year was N475 EDT registered?

N475 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N475 EDT safe to buy?

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