1996 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · N879 LGO
1996 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 175,715 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2384cc
N879 LGO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2010
- 175,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N879 LGO Mileage History
- 07/11/2005161,881 mi
- 21/11/2005162,154 mi+273 mi
- 20/11/2006171,443 mi+9,289 mi
- 06/05/2008173,330 mi+1,887 mi
- 13/05/2008173,330 mi
- 10/07/2009174,031 mi+701 mi
- 26/11/2010175,705 mi+1,674 mi
- 09/12/2010175,715 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,719 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
N879 LGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Lt (N879 LGO) between November 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.