1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P542 BOD
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 228,105 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
P542 BOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 228,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P542 BOD Mileage History
- 05/05/2022224,120 mi
- 10/05/2022224,133 mi+13 mi
- 12/05/2023228,048 mi+3,915 mi
- 05/10/2023228,091 mi+43 mi
- 16/10/2023228,105 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P542 BOD 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 (P542 BOD) between May 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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