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151,066 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both steering arms contain slight play
general underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Slight play in both steering idler arms
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Slight play in both steering idler arms
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above radiator (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion around accelerator pedal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both sills and mountings excessively corroded
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both sills and mountings excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside corrosion to inner sill
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside corrosion to inner sill
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion around windscreen
play in nearside intermediate drop arm
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside corrosion to inner sill
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside corrosion to inner sill
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion around windscreen
play in nearside intermediate drop arm
Corrosion around windscreen
Corrosion to nearside inner sill
Corrosion to offside inner sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear backplate moist
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Corrosion around windscreen
Corrosion to offside inner sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear backplate moist
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake rod corroded
nearside body has corrosion front to rear
off side body has corrosion front to rear
rear body has corrosion
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake rod corroded
nearside body has corrosion front to rear
off side body has corrosion front to rear
rear body has corrosion
offside back plate missing
offside outer body coorodid nearside outer side corrodid
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside back plate missing
offside outer body coorodid nearside outer side corrodid
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
body condition poor
offside rear bumper loose
seven pin electric socket missing
slight wear in offside steering idler
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
body condition poor
offside rear bumper loose
seven pin electric socket missing
slight wear in offside steering idler
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
condition of body poor
front number plate deteriorated
offside mirror glass deteriorated
seven pin towbar socket missing
Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
slight wear in offside steering idler
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
slight wear in offside steering idler
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
slight wear in offside steering idler
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
horn poor operation
offside front brake backing plate loose
offside rear of vehicle has slight damage
offside steering idler has slight play
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
horn poor operation
offside front brake backing plate loose
offside rear of vehicle has slight damage
offside steering idler has slight play
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle requires underseal treatment
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N514 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.2%.
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 N514 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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N514 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 June 1996.
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