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N479 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,357 mi
Last recorded208,357 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 208,357 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 206,156 miles

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition.

Front no plate damaged.

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

Oil leak

Rear footbrake slightly out of balance.

Fail 3 Nov 2006 206,049 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres low in tread.

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition.

Front no plate poor.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat belt buckle in poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 192,314 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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N479 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N479 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N479 EDT registered?

N479 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N479 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 EDT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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