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N62 LAT

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,800 mi
Last recorded195,800 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 LAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 195,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 192,237 miles

both offside and nearside front brake pipes are rusty

both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy and have slight play in them

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2025 192,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both offside and nearside front brake pipes are rusty

both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy and have slight play in them

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2024 183,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside tape on head light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside head light tape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 183,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand head light tape on head light (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside tape on head light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 179,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 179,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking Rear Load Valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 164,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 147,720 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 146,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 142,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,104 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 129,893 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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N62 LAT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N62 LAT, 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 N62 LAT registered?

N62 LAT is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N62 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N62 LAT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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