1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N258 MBX
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14/06/1996. Recorded mileage 132,479 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1895cc
N258 MBX Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 132,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 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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N258 MBX Mileage History
- 02/06/200655,642 mi
- 09/06/200655,646 mi+4 mi
- 30/05/200759,270 mi+3,624 mi
- 30/05/200759,270 mi
- 02/06/200862,876 mi+3,606 mi
- 03/06/200862,876 mi
- 04/06/200965,956 mi+3,080 mi
- 26/05/201069,405 mi+3,449 mi
- 25/05/201172,620 mi+3,215 mi
- 22/05/201274,565 mi+1,945 mi
- 30/05/201376,469 mi+1,904 mi
- 02/06/201478,265 mi+1,796 mi
- 18/06/201579,803 mi+1,538 mi
- 18/06/201579,803 mi
- 13/01/201680,821 mi+1,018 mi
- 14/01/201680,821 mi
- 10/01/201787,946 mi+7,125 mi
- 09/01/201893,663 mi+5,717 mi
- 15/01/201997,661 mi+3,998 mi
- 13/01/2020100,747 mi+3,086 mi
- 13/01/2020100,747 mi
- 19/01/2021102,153 mi+1,406 mi
- 20/01/2021102,162 mi+9 mi
- 21/03/2022104,013 mi+1,851 mi
- 21/03/2023105,261 mi+1,248 mi
- 07/03/2024106,257 mi+996 mi
- 26/03/2024106,282 mi+25 mi
- 26/03/2024106,283 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2025123,576 mi+17,293 mi
- 18/03/2025123,584 mi+8 mi
- 24/03/2026132,479 mi+8,895 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
N258 MBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N258 MBX) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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