1995 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · M857 DWV
1995 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 167,260 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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M857 DWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 167,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M857 DWV 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 1995 Volkswagen Transporter (M857 DWV) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
M857 DWV Mileage History
- 03/11/2023162,195 mi
- 11/12/2024163,667 mi+1,472 mi
- 20/12/2024163,683 mi+16 mi
- 12/12/2025167,243 mi+3,560 mi
- 19/12/2025167,260 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 2,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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