1996 Volkswagen Multivan Transporter 2.5L Diesel · N460 FYD
1996 Volkswagen Multivan Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 196,261 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N460 FYD Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2021
- 196,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N460 FYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Multivan Transporter (N460 FYD) between July 2016 and August 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2021 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 (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 system insecure Rear exhaust snapped due to corrision (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
N460 FYD Mileage History
- 26/07/2016183,902 mi
- 27/07/2016183,906 mi+4 mi
- 14/07/2017191,774 mi+7,868 mi
- 24/07/2017191,779 mi+5 mi
- 25/07/2018194,985 mi+3,206 mi
- 21/08/2018195,018 mi+33 mi
- 13/02/2020202,101 mi+7,083 mi
- 05/08/2021196,261 mi-5,840 mi
Average of roughly 2,459 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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