1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N270 HTU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 195,490 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N270 HTU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 195,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N270 HTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N270 HTU) between October 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
N270 HTU Mileage History
- 23/10/200628,969 mi
- 24/10/200628,969 mi
- 26/09/200758,974 mi+30,005 mi
- 07/10/200884,833 mi+25,859 mi
- 14/10/200885,212 mi+379 mi
- 14/10/2009106,316 mi+21,104 mi
- 14/10/2009106,318 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2010129,112 mi+22,794 mi
- 30/09/2010129,128 mi+16 mi
- 04/10/2011144,907 mi+15,779 mi
- 12/10/2012162,327 mi+17,420 mi
- 12/10/2012162,332 mi+5 mi
- 18/09/2013178,790 mi+16,458 mi
- 24/09/2013179,278 mi+488 mi
- 02/10/2014187,468 mi+8,190 mi
- 09/10/2014187,476 mi+8 mi
- 21/10/2015189,144 mi+1,668 mi
- 25/10/2016190,748 mi+1,604 mi
- 03/11/2016190,820 mi+72 mi
- 03/11/2017191,711 mi+891 mi
- 03/11/2017191,719 mi+8 mi
- 12/11/2018192,342 mi+623 mi
- 13/07/2023192,446 mi+104 mi
- 25/06/2024193,111 mi+665 mi
- 11/07/2025195,018 mi+1,907 mi
- 11/07/2026195,486 mi+468 mi
- 16/07/2026195,490 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,440 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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