The road tax status for N838 ARA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N838 ARA?

The MOT for N838 ARA is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N838 ARA?

The recorded mileage for N838 ARA is 54,436 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N838 ARA ULEZ compliant?

No, N838 ARA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N838 ARA

N838 ARA

1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13/06/1996. Recorded mileage 54,436 miles. MOT valid until 25/06/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 25/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 54,436 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 25/06/2027

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Mileage: 54,436 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2370cc

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N838 ARA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
54,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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N838 ARA Mileage History

26/06/202453,389 mi
27/06/202453,389 mi
12/06/202554,101 mi+712 mi
27/05/202654,436 mi+335 mi
03/06/202654,436 mi

Average of roughly 541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N838 ARA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 02:15

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N838 ARA) between June 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 June 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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