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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
o/s mirror taped
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
o/s mirror taped
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges + perishing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper edges loose
o/s and n/s inner sill areas corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges + perishing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper edges loose
o/s and n/s inner sill areas corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front flasher lense holed
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear floor holed
Rear bumper end covers loose / damaged
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play lift n/s steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
moisture in n/s headlight
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /wing area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (3.1.9)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear floor holed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front flasher lense holed
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper end covers loose / damaged
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play lift n/s steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
moisture in n/s headlight
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
slight side play at handbrake pivot point
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
slight side play at handbrake pivot point
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
stonechip hole o/s headlight glass
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s wiper blade split at end
stonechip hole o/s headlight glass
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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N487 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 N487 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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N487 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1996.
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