1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N406 COG
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14/06/1996. Recorded mileage 100,159 miles. MOT valid until 12/06/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,159 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
N406 COG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 100,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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N406 COG Mileage History
- 05/06/202395,774 mi
- 07/06/202395,786 mi+12 mi
- 13/06/202496,810 mi+1,024 mi
- 10/06/202598,717 mi+1,907 mi
- 02/06/2026100,159 mi+1,442 mi
Average of roughly 1,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N406 COG 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 (N406 COG) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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