1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N495 AHN
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02/04/1996. Recorded mileage 78,415 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
N495 AHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 78,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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N495 AHN Mileage History
- 28/07/202268,311 mi
- 18/07/202373,008 mi+4,697 mi
- 16/05/202475,529 mi+2,521 mi
- 09/04/202578,409 mi+2,880 mi
- 17/04/202578,415 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N495 AHN 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 (N495 AHN) between July 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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