1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · A2 WVJ
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 224,724 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A2 WVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 224,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A2 WVJ Mileage History
- 25/05/2023216,866 mi
- 07/06/2024218,976 mi+2,110 mi
- 18/06/2024218,978 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2025220,644 mi+1,666 mi
- 15/06/2026224,724 mi+4,080 mi
Average of roughly 2,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A2 WVJ 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 (A2 WVJ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”.
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