1996 Volkswagen Unknown 2.5L Petrol · N152 BWK
1996 Volkswagen Unknown (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 117,776 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2500cc
N152 BWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 117,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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N152 BWK Mileage History
- 09/05/2023107,984 mi
- 07/06/2024113,601 mi+5,617 mi
- 19/06/2024113,604 mi+3 mi
- 17/06/2025117,729 mi+4,125 mi
- 17/06/2025117,776 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 4,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N152 BWK 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 Unknown (N152 BWK) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Heater exhaust surround broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”.
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