1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N715 AAU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 94,589 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N715 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 94,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N715 AAU Mileage History
- 20/06/202387,361 mi
- 24/06/202490,008 mi+2,647 mi
- 25/06/202593,861 mi+3,853 mi
- 16/06/202694,569 mi+708 mi
- 18/06/202694,589 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N715 AAU 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 (N715 AAU) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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