1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N381 DKY
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 161,572 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N381 DKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 161,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N381 DKY Mileage History
- 19/03/2024159,805 mi
- 18/03/2025161,368 mi+1,563 mi
- 01/04/2025161,368 mi
- 10/03/2026161,564 mi+196 mi
- 11/03/2026161,572 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N381 DKY 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 (N381 DKY) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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 (17 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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