1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N173 BWK
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27/03/1996. Recorded mileage 222,155 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N173 BWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 222,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N173 BWK Mileage History
- 08/06/2022216,581 mi
- 18/06/2022216,584 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/2024222,155 mi+5,571 mi
- 10/05/2024222,155 mi
- 13/05/2024222,155 mi
Average of roughly 2,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N173 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 Transporter (N173 BWK) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 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 (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake rod insecure both handbrake rods (1.1.15 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested no handbrake (1.2.1 (g))”.
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