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N514 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests31 (14 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate45.2%

Mileage

151,066 mi
Last recorded151,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

14 pass 17 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 151,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 150,517 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 150,517 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,548 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 146,856 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 146,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,798 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 146,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,819 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 143,805 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,791 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 140,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 137,388 miles

offside back plate missing

offside outer body coorodid nearside outer side corrodid

Fail 8 Jul 2014 137,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 134,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2013 134,448 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,751 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,704 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 131,688 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 128,404 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight wear in offside steering idler

Fail 12 May 2011 128,837 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 128,837 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 123,494 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 123,494 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 123,455 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 120,164 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 120,157 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 115,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 109,512 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 109,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 102,761 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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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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