1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N283 GLP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 240,642 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/04/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N283 GLP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 240,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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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N283 GLP Mileage History
- 18/07/2023240,632 mi
- 16/09/2024240,637 mi+5 mi
- 09/10/2024240,642 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N283 GLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N283 GLP) between July 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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