1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N566 BWJ
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 182,677 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N566 BWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 182,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N566 BWJ 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 (N566 BWJ) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 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 (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
N566 BWJ Mileage History
- 03/09/2025180,048 mi
- 29/09/2025180,073 mi+25 mi
- 29/09/2025180,074 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/2026182,677 mi+2,603 mi
- 08/09/2026182,677 mi
Average of roughly 2,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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