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N578 BWJ

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 BWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2009 95,320 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

all rear axle leaf spring mounting u-bolt nuts corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2008 88,065 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED REAR HAND BRAKE JUST MET PEFORMANCE

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 88,065 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED REAR HAND BRAKE JUST MET PEFORMANCE

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,202 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 75,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N578 BWJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N578 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 N578 BWJ registered?

N578 BWJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N578 BWJ safe to buy?

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