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N577 BWJ

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,218 mi
Last recorded131,218 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,218 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 131,218 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 129,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 125,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ns front bumper has slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2012 125,712 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ns front bumper has slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,322 miles

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

footbrake travel is long

Pass 17 Mar 2010 113,531 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 113,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 107,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 88,762 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 80,673 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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N577 BWJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N577 BWJ, 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 N577 BWJ registered?

N577 BWJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N577 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N577 BWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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