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N490 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 77,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass crack

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,795 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 690,927 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,845 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

General corrosion throughout rear of vehicle but none considered excessive

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,636 miles

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

Rear shocker top mounting nuts corroded, size sevally reduced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

genral corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,030 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 58,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/R Brake slight binding.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,074 miles

nearside front headlamp aim slightly high

Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,065 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

nearside front headlamp slightly high

rear floor covered

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,147 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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N490 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N490 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 N490 EDT registered?

N490 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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