1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P817 APA
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 143,825 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P817 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 143,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P817 APA Mileage History
- 20/05/2024138,152 mi
- 28/05/2024138,178 mi+26 mi
- 05/06/2025141,009 mi+2,831 mi
- 19/06/2025141,017 mi+8 mi
- 25/06/2026143,825 mi+2,808 mi
Average of roughly 2,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P817 APA 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 (P817 APA) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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