1996 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · N838 BBA
1996 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 153,107 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,107 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
N838 BBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2008
- 153,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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N838 BBA Mileage History
- 03/02/2006132,291 mi
- 06/02/2007142,254 mi+9,963 mi
- 08/02/2007142,301 mi+47 mi
- 14/01/2008153,107 mi+10,806 mi
Average of roughly 10,709 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N838 BBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Lt (N838 BBA) between February 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)”.
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