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N605 AAO

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,568 mi
Last recorded179,568 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 179,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 171,646 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Sep 2009 162,549 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 162,529 miles

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

Both sides front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

Fuel tank damp

Nearside front upper wishbone bushes worn

Slight binding on rear brakes

Slight play in offside front hub

Windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Oct 2008 155,899 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops removed

Offside rear chassis outer face corroded

Slight play in nearside front hub

Slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2008 155,672 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside rear chassis outer face corroded

Slight play in nearside front hub

Slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2007 147,217 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 145,235 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear bump stops deterioated.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 137,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 136,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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N605 AAO 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 60%.

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 N605 AAO, 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 N605 AAO registered?

N605 AAO is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N605 AAO safe to buy?

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