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N594 TPF

1996 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,033 mi
Last recorded96,033 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,033 miles

outer body/inner arches shows body filler/rivet repairs

Fail 8 May 2026 96,027 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

outer body/inner arches shows body filler/rivet repairs

Pass 7 May 2025 95,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 94,018 miles

front tyres have slight cracks.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 92,352 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 91,886 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2020 91,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 91,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 89,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 88,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2016 87,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 86,312 miles

both rear tyres are cracking slightly

Fail 19 May 2015 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

both rear tyres are cracking slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 84,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 83,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 82,038 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 80,471 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 78,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 76,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 74,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 70,237 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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N594 TPF is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N594 TPF, 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

How do I check the history of N594 TPF?

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What year was N594 TPF registered?

N594 TPF is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N594 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N594 TPF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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