1996 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · N586 BWJ
1996 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 63,863 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N586 BWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 63,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N586 BWJ Mileage History
- 03/05/202459,644 mi
- 14/05/202561,340 mi+1,696 mi
- 14/05/202561,340 mi
- 12/05/202663,863 mi+2,523 mi
- 14/05/202663,863 mi
Average of roughly 2,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N586 BWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Lt (N586 BWJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust system insecure tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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