1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N216 FSL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 119,339 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N216 FSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 119,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N216 FSL Mileage History
- 11/08/2023109,148 mi
- 12/08/2023109,148 mi
- 08/08/2024113,817 mi+4,669 mi
- 02/09/2025117,332 mi+3,515 mi
- 07/08/2026119,339 mi+2,007 mi
Average of roughly 3,409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N216 FSL 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 (N216 FSL) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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