1996 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER1.9L Diesel

The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 3 June 2025 at 270,353 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any test. The vehicle cleared its 2024 and 2023 examinations after single-day failures on the preceding dates, though those failures recorded no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage shows typical use for a 30-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,012 miles per year against the 270,353 miles logged at the latest test. The gap between the 18 April 2023 pass at 261,076 miles and the 26 April 2024 pass at 265,159 miles reflects about 4,083 miles in twelve months, a modest annual figure. A further 5,194 miles accumulated by June 2025. The record is sparse and clean, with no rapid accumulation or standing periods evident from the dated entries. The buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, given the age and 270k mileage, as the MOT record does not capture gradual rust progression between tests. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant a hands-on check for wear, despite no advisories being raised. The repeated next-day passes after initial failures in April 2023 and April 2024 suggest the vehicle was presented without fault on retry, but a physical examination of exhaust emissions and drivetrain components remains prudent before purchase.