1995 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N281 BWM
1995 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1995. Recorded mileage 203,103 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1896cc
N281 BWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 203,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N281 BWM Mileage History
- 20/10/2023202,220 mi
- 17/12/2024202,253 mi+33 mi
- 12/12/2025203,102 mi+849 mi
- 18/12/2025203,103 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 408 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N281 BWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Transporter (N281 BWM) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing chassis section”.
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