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N495 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,536 mi
Last recorded110,536 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle to brake backplate area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Brake compensator (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Where axle meets the hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 108,474 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside hi-level side light not working

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2018 107,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 107,517 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2017 106,658 miles

o/s rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 17 May 2016 105,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box / front pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,489 miles

o/s/r hub leaking

tyres cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2015 104,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

o/s/r hub leaking

tyres cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,964 miles

Exhaust has been repaired,n/s/r inner arch has a small hole

Metal brake pipes have been greased not allowing a full inspection, vehicle has been wax oiled not allowing a full inspection of prescribed areas and componements.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake application slightly unevan

o/s/r top light not working and light in rear door not working

steering componements have slight play and split pins corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has been repaired,n/s/r inner arch has a small hole

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded, metal brake pipes have been greased not allowing a full inspection,vehicle has been wax oiled not allowing full inspection of prescibed areas and componements

o/s/r top light not working and light in rear door not working

steering componements have slight play and split pins corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,364 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake discs slightly pitted

oil filter corroded

slight lift on both steering idlers

Fail 31 Jan 2012 101,333 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

battery inscure

both front brake discs slightly pitted

slight lift on both steering idlers

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

slight cut on nearside rear outer wall of tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2011 100,980 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

slight cut on nearside rear outer wall of tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009
Fail 5 Aug 2009

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 20 Jun 2008 93,057 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 93,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 93,032 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub eal weeping

Pass 14 May 2007 92,555 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in underseal inspection limited

corrosion to flexi ferrules

n/s/r brake effort slightly low and rear of brake drum damp

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 88,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 88,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

low brake efficiency on nearside rear wheel

oil leak from offside rear hub

slight play in both steering idlers

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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N495 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N495 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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N495 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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