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N537 GWY

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 96,799 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 96,790 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GWY is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWY, 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 N537 GWY registered?

N537 GWY is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N537 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N537 GWY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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