1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N253 DMK
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 178,290 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,290 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
N253 DMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 178,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N253 DMK Mileage History
- 17/01/2023177,215 mi
- 24/04/2023177,223 mi+8 mi
- 05/04/2024177,843 mi+620 mi
- 09/04/2025178,290 mi+447 mi
- 10/04/2025178,290 mi
Average of roughly 482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N253 DMK 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 (N253 DMK) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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