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N524 MGT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 MGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 147,181 miles

Near side front bumper end missing.

Near side mirror cracked but not affecting view.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake uneven on max.

Slight play both front brake reaction rods.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 147,171 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side front bumper end missing.

Near side mirror cracked but not affecting view.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight play both front brake reaction rods.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 111,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 111,221 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N524 MGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N524 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N524 MGT registered?

N524 MGT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N524 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 MGT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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