1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N470 CDB
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03/06/1996. Recorded mileage 200,885 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,885 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
N470 CDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2024
- 200,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N470 CDB Mileage History
- 27/05/2022198,815 mi
- 19/05/2023199,977 mi+1,162 mi
- 30/05/2023199,989 mi+12 mi
- 25/05/2024200,881 mi+892 mi
- 30/05/2024200,885 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N470 CDB 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 (N470 CDB) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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