1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N751 ADB
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 174,255 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N751 ADB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 174,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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: Average
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N751 ADB Mileage History
- 01/07/2024169,351 mi
- 03/07/2025172,288 mi+2,937 mi
- 16/07/2025172,288 mi
- 22/07/2026174,245 mi+1,957 mi
- 23/07/2026174,255 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N751 ADB 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 (N751 ADB) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers on”; “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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