1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P770 EOK

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 16 October 2025 at 152,966 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from April 2021 through October 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories or failures. The absence of flagged items such as worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components suggests the previous keeper maintained the van to a standard that satisfied examiners consistently. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 1996 vehicle. The odometer read 142,440 miles in April 2021 and reached 152,966 miles by October 2025, a total gain of 10,526 miles over roughly four and a half years, averaging under 2,400 miles annually. This is well below the stated 5,099 miles per year norm for the age. The clean record with no gaps beyond the usual annual cycle implies the van was not subjected to heavy commercial duty and likely spent periods in storage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis and around suspension mounts, as a 30 year old Transporter is prone to hidden structural rust even when MOT testers log no corrosion advisories. Check the condition of brake discs and calipers for seizing after low mileage standing, and verify the age of tyres and flexible hoses given the long idle periods implied by the low annual use. The sparse yet unbroken pass history offers reassurance, but DVSA tests capture only roadside-visible faults on the day. Given the vehicle's age and low running, a pre-purchase check of the drivetrain oil seals, coolant integrity, and underbody weld seams remains prudent before commitment.