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N663 LGF

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,653 mi
Last recorded114,653 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN663 LGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 114,130 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp broken/damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 113,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,777 miles

Central Rear Upper DUAL REGISTRATION PLATES FITTED ONE OF WHICH HAS INCORRECT CHARACTERS

Nearside Fixed position side step protrudes from body, forward of rear tyres.

Nearside Spare tyre defective, heavily worn and cracking evident on shoulder. DO NOT USE.

Offside Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately at underside wing pivot point.

Vehicle body (Caravan) secured to chassis with six bolts only, of which all are not locking type.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,777 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper DUAL REGISTRATION PLATES FITTED ONE OF WHICH HAS INCORRECT CHARACTERS

Nearside Fixed position side step protrudes from body, forward of rear tyres.

Nearside Spare tyre defective, heavily worn and cracking evident on shoulder. DO NOT USE.

Offside Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately at underside wing pivot point.

Vehicle body (Caravan) secured to chassis with six bolts only, of which all are not locking type.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 113,772 miles

Central Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length. (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at wheel side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed. (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Dual registration plates displayed on rear of vehicle one of which does not have equal spacing of letters

Offside Park brake lever, side play on lever pivot, not affecting operation.

Offside Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately at underside wing pivot point (3.1.8)

vehicle body secured to chassis with six bolts only, which are not all of a locking type.

Nearside Fixed position side step protrudes from body, forward of rear tyres.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre punctured.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 111,411 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 111,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 110,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 108,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 106,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 105,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 97,334 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N663 LGF is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N663 LGF, 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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N663 LGF is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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