1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N163 AOC
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 324,656 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 324,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N163 AOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 324,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N163 AOC 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 (N163 AOC) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced j”.
N163 AOC Mileage History
- 21/03/2022318,091 mi
- 24/03/2022318,091 mi
- 30/03/2023320,165 mi+2,074 mi
- 31/03/2023320,165 mi
- 01/05/2024324,656 mi+4,491 mi
Average of roughly 3,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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