1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N518 CBL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 275,304 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 275,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N518 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 275,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N518 CBL 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 (N518 CBL) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
N518 CBL Mileage History
- 08/04/2022271,455 mi
- 11/05/2023272,875 mi+1,420 mi
- 12/07/2023272,878 mi+3 mi
- 01/07/2024273,938 mi+1,060 mi
- 01/09/2025275,304 mi+1,366 mi
Average of roughly 1,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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