1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N865 DKL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 162,112 miles. MOT valid until 14/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N865 DKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 162,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N865 DKL Mileage History
- 16/03/2023137,592 mi
- 27/07/2024154,997 mi+17,405 mi
- 01/08/2024155,007 mi+10 mi
- 16/08/2025157,658 mi+2,651 mi
- 15/08/2026162,112 mi+4,454 mi
Average of roughly 7,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N865 DKL 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 (N865 DKL) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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