1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · M33 JBF
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 280,123 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M33 JBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 280,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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M33 JBF Mileage History
- 12/11/2024279,688 mi
- 18/11/2024279,692 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/2026280,115 mi+423 mi
- 19/08/2026280,120 mi+5 mi
- 07/09/2026280,123 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M33 JBF 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 Transporter (M33 JBF) between November 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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