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N514 UEG

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,874 mi
Last recorded131,874 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 131,874 miles

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

offside front tyre very low inner edge

play in nearside steering idler

Fail 21 Dec 2012 131,872 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

offside front tyre very low inner edge

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,985 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 128,984 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,752 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 126,752 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 124,460 miles

slight play offside front top wish bone bushes

Fail 23 Dec 2009 124,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play offside front top wish bone bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2008 118,258 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 118,258 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 112,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 112,923 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 109,404 miles

clean front to rear brake pipes

slight lift in n/s steering idler

Pass 23 Dec 2005 103,262 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 UEG is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N514 UEG, 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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What year was N514 UEG registered?

N514 UEG is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N514 UEG safe to buy?

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