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N537 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,229 mi
Last recorded47,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear hub backplates damp lower half of plate

front brake pipe unions starting to corroded

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

BACKS OF BOTH REAR HUBS DAMP N/S/ WORSE / FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING /

Pass 26 Jul 2005 46,055 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 46,055 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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N537 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White 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 N537 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N537 EDT registered?

N537 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N537 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N537 EDT 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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