1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N438 OGA
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 154,950 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,950 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
N438 OGA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2018
- 154,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 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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N438 OGA Mileage History
- 17/07/200674,074 mi
- 25/07/200674,082 mi+8 mi
- 26/07/200777,351 mi+3,269 mi
- 15/07/200879,839 mi+2,488 mi
- 30/07/200879,963 mi+124 mi
- 30/07/200982,261 mi+2,298 mi
- 30/07/201084,599 mi+2,338 mi
- 05/08/201084,599 mi
- 15/08/201186,683 mi+2,084 mi
- 15/08/201186,683 mi
- 07/05/201393,470 mi+6,787 mi
- 10/05/201393,477 mi+7 mi
- 26/06/2014104,820 mi+11,343 mi
- 28/06/2014104,831 mi+11 mi
- 26/06/2015120,771 mi+15,940 mi
- 22/06/2016134,041 mi+13,270 mi
- 27/06/2017144,090 mi+10,049 mi
- 30/06/2018154,950 mi+10,860 mi
Average of roughly 6,766 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
N438 OGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N438 OGA) between July 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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