1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P812 CRD
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 218,945 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
P812 CRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 218,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P812 CRD Mileage History
- 08/07/2023216,010 mi
- 03/07/2024216,517 mi+507 mi
- 14/07/2025218,922 mi+2,405 mi
- 25/07/2025218,939 mi+17 mi
- 26/07/2025218,945 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P812 CRD 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 (P812 CRD) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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