1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P853 DAU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28/08/1996. Recorded mileage 103,977 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
P853 DAU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 103,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P853 DAU Mileage History
- 28/04/200674,402 mi
- 17/04/200778,033 mi+3,631 mi
- 03/04/200881,536 mi+3,503 mi
- 17/04/200985,027 mi+3,491 mi
- 16/04/201088,157 mi+3,130 mi
- 28/04/201190,430 mi+2,273 mi
- 26/04/201292,097 mi+1,667 mi
- 22/08/201392,786 mi+689 mi
- 29/08/201392,787 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/201495,287 mi+2,500 mi
- 11/08/201495,287 mi
- 04/02/201596,126 mi+839 mi
- 07/02/201596,132 mi+6 mi
- 18/03/201698,812 mi+2,680 mi
- 30/03/201698,813 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2017101,462 mi+2,649 mi
- 20/04/2018101,994 mi+532 mi
- 17/04/2019102,317 mi+323 mi
- 18/04/2019102,317 mi
- 29/10/2020102,797 mi+480 mi
- 04/11/2020102,797 mi
- 01/08/2022103,025 mi+228 mi
- 01/08/2022103,025 mi
- 08/08/2023103,680 mi+655 mi
- 06/09/2024103,950 mi+270 mi
- 22/04/2026103,970 mi+20 mi
- 27/04/2026103,977 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,479 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P853 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P853 DAU) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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