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N537 MBJ

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN537 MBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,621 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 75,620 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r foot and park brake low readings

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,008 miles

handbreak cables corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2007 74,008 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand break cables corroded

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 MBJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MBJ, 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 MBJ registered?

N537 MBJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N537 MBJ safe to buy?

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