MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Oil leak ()
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
o/s rear hub seal has slight leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
o/s/r hub leaking
tyres cracked
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
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
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
offside rear tyre wall slightly perished
slight cut on nearside rear outer wall of tyre
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
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
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear hub eal weeping
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
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
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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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