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N691 SDW

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 SDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 91,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,790 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 86,787 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,787 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,562 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,718 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 81,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 81,074 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 81,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre out of shape

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,355 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracking on side wall

n/s/r tyre has cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 11 May 2009 78,427 miles

rear tyres have slight cracks in outer side walls but not down to ply or cord

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,486 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 75,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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N691 SDW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N691 SDW, 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 N691 SDW registered?

N691 SDW is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N691 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N691 SDW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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