1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N477 CAN
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 216,960 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N477 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 216,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N477 CAN 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 (N477 CAN) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 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: Steering (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
N477 CAN Mileage History
- 29/11/2023210,760 mi
- 11/11/2024213,380 mi+2,620 mi
- 11/11/2024213,380 mi
- 24/11/2025216,949 mi+3,569 mi
- 25/11/2025216,960 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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