1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N430 MGF
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 190,664 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,664 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
N430 MGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 190,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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N430 MGF Mileage History
- 25/03/2024169,507 mi
- 02/04/2024169,521 mi+14 mi
- 18/03/2025179,582 mi+10,061 mi
- 24/03/2025179,585 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/2026190,664 mi+11,079 mi
Average of roughly 10,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N430 MGF 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 (N430 MGF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid leaking from nearsid”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear pipe broken in half (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
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