1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · J6 BYH

The Volkswagen Transporter presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 26 April 2023 at 159,692 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any test. The only blemish is a failed test on 25 April 2023 at the identical mileage, where the DVSA record shows no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 159,692 miles against a 31-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,151 miles per year and indicating light use for a commercial vehicle of this type. Between the 19 November 2021 pass at 150,466 miles and the April 2023 tests, the van covered just 9,226 miles over approximately seventeen months. A prior fail on 16 November 2021 at 150,466 miles also shows no defects, mirroring the 2023 pattern. The sparse, clean record gives little insight into consumable wear but implies the vehicle was not subjected to heavy daily duty. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly on the Transporter's chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT history offers no visibility of underlying rust. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant physical checks despite the absence of advisories, given the vehicle's age and low annual use that can permit seized components through standing. Verify the 25 April 2023 failure reason at the testing station, since a no-defect fail on a 28-year-old van often relates to documentation or emissions equipment presentation rather than roadworthiness.