1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P296 ABW
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14/11/1996. Recorded mileage 101,244 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,244 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
P296 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 101,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P296 ABW Mileage History
- 05/07/2022126,207 mi
- 11/07/2022126,209 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/202498,419 mi-27,790 mi
- 23/01/2026101,244 mi+2,825 mi
- 23/01/2026101,244 mi
Average of roughly -7,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P296 ABW 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 (P296 ABW) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm top ball joint (5.3.4 ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm top ball joint (5.3.4”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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