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N564 GHJ

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,848 mi
Last recorded92,848 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 GHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,848 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bushing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper roof side light out

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair recommend further invesigation (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock eye bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp mount bracket needs small attention

Fail 7 Feb 2022 92,836 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels inner tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bushing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper roof side light out

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock eye bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and recommend replacement 195 x 14 C (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers and center seat (recommend replacement before next MOT) (7.1.2 (d))

brake results indicate n/s/r hand brake may require attention

diff oil leak

exhaust sytem incomplete at rear and baffels loose inside silencer

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 90,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and recommend replacement 195 x 14 C (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers and center seat (recommend replacement before next MOT) (7.1.2 (d))

brake results indicate n/s/r hand brake may require attention

diff oil leak

exhaust sytem incomplete at rear and baffels loose inside silencer

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearing noisy

Fail 23 Dec 2019 87,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear diff bearing noisy

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 87,740 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail pipe insecure and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear marker light insecure

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear diff bearing noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,158 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

rear diff bearings slightly noisy

signs of diesel leak

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,153 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearings noisy

Signs of diesel leak

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearings noisy

Signs of diesel leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,945 miles

Exhaust tailpipe insecure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler pipe wet with diesel

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,170 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in king pins

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,241 miles

front ferrules corroded & weak on o/s & n/s!!!...

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,269 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 42,854 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,289 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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N564 GHJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N564 GHJ, 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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N564 GHJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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