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N541 EDT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,333 mi
Last recorded138,333 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 EDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 138,333 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 138,232 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 136,537 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 136,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 134,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 134,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 126,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 106,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 98,500 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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N541 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N541 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 N541 EDT registered?

N541 EDT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N541 EDT safe to buy?

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