1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N37 WJB
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 223,552 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,552 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
N37 WJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 223,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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N37 WJB Mileage History
- 06/02/2023214,316 mi
- 10/07/2024220,533 mi+6,217 mi
- 01/08/2024220,539 mi+6 mi
- 08/07/2025223,506 mi+2,967 mi
- 12/07/2025223,552 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 3,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N37 WJB 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 (N37 WJB) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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