1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P498 JHJ
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 315,101 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 315,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P498 JHJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2018
- 315,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P498 JHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P498 JHJ) between October 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2018 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
P498 JHJ Mileage History
- 02/10/2006213,088 mi
- 02/10/2007223,964 mi+10,876 mi
- 02/10/2008239,255 mi+15,291 mi
- 23/09/2009251,382 mi+12,127 mi
- 23/09/2010260,175 mi+8,793 mi
- 03/10/2011268,936 mi+8,761 mi
- 04/10/2011268,949 mi+13 mi
- 05/02/2013274,458 mi+5,509 mi
- 04/02/2014280,616 mi+6,158 mi
- 05/02/2015288,633 mi+8,017 mi
- 15/03/2016296,717 mi+8,084 mi
- 17/03/2017305,706 mi+8,989 mi
- 11/06/2018315,101 mi+9,395 mi
Average of roughly 8,726 miles per year across 13 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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