1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N240 FJO
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15/02/1996. Recorded mileage 138,591 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
N240 FJO Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 138,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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N240 FJO Mileage History
- 22/06/200688,598 mi
- 22/06/200688,598 mi
- 12/07/200793,400 mi+4,802 mi
- 13/07/200793,401 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/200899,325 mi+5,924 mi
- 11/07/200899,325 mi
- 09/07/2009103,317 mi+3,992 mi
- 15/07/2010106,910 mi+3,593 mi
- 15/07/2010106,910 mi
- 18/07/2011111,738 mi+4,828 mi
- 18/07/2011111,738 mi
- 10/03/2012114,336 mi+2,598 mi
- 14/03/2012114,336 mi
- 03/02/2014122,014 mi+7,678 mi
- 04/02/2014122,014 mi
- 10/12/2014126,642 mi+4,628 mi
- 30/11/2015126,946 mi+304 mi
- 04/12/2015126,950 mi+4 mi
- 04/04/2017127,050 mi+100 mi
- 25/04/2018127,100 mi+50 mi
- 18/04/2019127,328 mi+228 mi
- 23/04/2019127,348 mi+20 mi
- 07/10/2020128,443 mi+1,095 mi
- 03/11/2021129,229 mi+786 mi
- 02/05/2023129,800 mi+571 mi
- 05/04/2024130,054 mi+254 mi
- 25/04/2025130,190 mi+136 mi
- 01/05/2025130,195 mi+5 mi
- 16/04/2026138,591 mi+8,396 mi
- 16/04/2026138,591 mi
Average of roughly 2,523 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
N240 FJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N240 FJO) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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