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1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N831 DFS

N831 DFS

1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 10/01/1996. Recorded mileage 176,951 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2370cc

N831 DFS Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
  • 176,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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N831 DFS Mileage History

  1. 17/10/2023176,950 mi
  2. 20/10/2023176,951 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 122 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

N831 DFS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 27 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N831 DFS) between October 2023 and October 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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