1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P230 GNE
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 191,928 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P230 GNE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2021
- 191,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P230 GNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P230 GNE) between April 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
P230 GNE Mileage History
- 11/04/200682,120 mi
- 19/04/200792,055 mi+9,935 mi
- 26/04/200792,179 mi+124 mi
- 24/04/200899,066 mi+6,887 mi
- 25/04/200899,147 mi+81 mi
- 24/04/2009106,172 mi+7,025 mi
- 04/05/2009106,278 mi+106 mi
- 18/05/2010110,211 mi+3,933 mi
- 13/05/2011116,060 mi+5,849 mi
- 22/05/2012120,679 mi+4,619 mi
- 22/05/2012120,682 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/2013125,837 mi+5,155 mi
- 19/05/2014130,532 mi+4,695 mi
- 19/05/2014130,534 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/2015134,695 mi+4,161 mi
- 17/07/2015134,751 mi+56 mi
- 13/10/2016137,243 mi+2,492 mi
- 14/10/2016137,243 mi
- 07/08/2017138,760 mi+1,517 mi
- 16/08/2018145,203 mi+6,443 mi
- 14/08/2019156,292 mi+11,089 mi
- 07/08/2020176,229 mi+19,937 mi
- 13/08/2021191,925 mi+15,696 mi
- 17/08/2021191,928 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,153 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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