1996 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Diesel · P851 APA
1996 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25/10/1996. Recorded mileage 193,533 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2384cc
P851 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 193,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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P851 APA Mileage History
- 09/07/2024176,567 mi
- 15/08/2025185,994 mi+9,427 mi
- 22/08/2025186,007 mi+13 mi
- 26/08/2025186,011 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/2026193,533 mi+7,522 mi
Average of roughly 7,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P851 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 Lt (P851 APA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper A arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper A arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))”.
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