1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N561 BWJ

This 1996 Volkswagen Transporter holds a valid test status stemming from March 18, 2022, at 179,108 miles, where it passed with zero advisories recorded. The single preceding failure on March 17, 2022, at 179,107 miles listed no specific defects on the official record, suggesting an administrative rejection or an immediate rectification on the same day before the subsequent pass. Because the vehicle has not undergone a test in over four years relative to today in August 2026, the current roadworthiness remains completely unverified by recent DVSA data. The recorded mileage sits at 179,108 miles after roughly thirty years on the road, averaging out to a low 5,970 miles annually. The data trail is exceptionally sparse, consisting of only these two consecutive March 2022 tests with virtually no mileage accumulation between the failure and the pass. This prolonged lack of test history implies the vehicle has likely spent extended periods laid up in storage or sills off the public highway since the spring of 2022. A physical inspection must prioritize structural integrity, chassis corrosion, and load-bearing underpinnings given the advanced age of the vehicle and the lengthy absence of recent MOT oversight. Perished rubber bushings, seized brake components, and degraded fuel or brake lines commonly afflict older Transporters that sit unused for years. Prospective buyers should thoroughly examine the sills, wheel arches, and chassis members for hidden rust, alongside verifying the mechanical health of the engine and drivetrain during a comprehensive road test.