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N511 MGT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

213,634 mi
Last recorded213,634 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 MGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 213,634 miles

front/disc/slightly/scored

Fail 7 Sep 2011 213,634 miles

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

front/disc/slightly/scored

Pass 14 Apr 2010 202,989 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 202,988 miles

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

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 202,931 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 194,382 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 194,379 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

n/s marker inop

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 186,085 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 186,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 175,932 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 175,932 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake imbalance high for this type of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2006 165,782 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 165,782 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

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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N511 MGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N511 MGT, 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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N511 MGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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