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1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P298 JWJ

P298 JWJ

1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/09/1996. Recorded mileage 202,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/10/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
1896cc

P298 JWJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
  • 202,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P298 JWJ Mileage History

  1. 23/09/2022180,360 mi
  2. 21/10/2022180,360 mi
  3. 19/10/2023197,485 mi+17,125 mi
  4. 15/10/2024202,836 mi+5,351 mi
  5. 18/10/2024202,849 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 10,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P298 JWJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P298 JWJ) between September 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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