1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P551 GVV
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 292,158 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 292,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P551 GVV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2024
- 292,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P551 GVV Mileage History
- 20/01/2022287,746 mi
- 12/05/2023289,570 mi+1,824 mi
- 12/05/2023289,570 mi
- 15/05/2024292,158 mi+2,588 mi
Average of roughly 1,905 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P551 GVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P551 GVV) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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