1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P338 CAU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/08/1996. Recorded mileage 277,278 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2459cc
P338 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 277,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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P338 CAU Mileage History
- 31/05/2024272,503 mi
- 29/05/2025274,311 mi+1,808 mi
- 29/05/2025274,311 mi
- 29/05/2026277,266 mi+2,955 mi
- 03/06/2026277,278 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P338 CAU 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 (P338 CAU) between May 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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