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N698 LAG

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 LAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 91,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 88,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 88,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 142,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 141,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 141,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 138,803 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 138,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 131,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 131,484 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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N698 LAG is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N698 LAG, 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 N698 LAG registered?

N698 LAG is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N698 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N698 LAG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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