1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · DIG 8126
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 120,561 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DIG 8126 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2022
- 120,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DIG 8126 Mileage History
- 08/09/200661,661 mi
- 08/08/200761,723 mi+62 mi
- 02/09/200861,913 mi+190 mi
- 01/11/201361,927 mi+14 mi
- 01/10/201471,449 mi+9,522 mi
- 06/10/201583,960 mi+12,511 mi
- 06/10/201583,960 mi
- 03/10/201694,121 mi+10,161 mi
- 22/02/2018104,302 mi+10,181 mi
- 23/02/2019112,710 mi+8,408 mi
- 22/02/2020118,403 mi+5,693 mi
- 17/02/2021119,321 mi+918 mi
- 01/03/2022120,561 mi+1,240 mi
Average of roughly 3,806 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
DIG 8126 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (DIG 8126) between September 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 2022 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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