1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N558 MHS
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09/01/1996. Recorded mileage 222,788 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,788 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
N558 MHS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2023
- 222,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 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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N558 MHS Mileage History
- 20/01/2006107,367 mi
- 22/01/2007116,839 mi+9,472 mi
- 16/01/2008128,423 mi+11,584 mi
- 13/01/2009139,931 mi+11,508 mi
- 15/01/2010148,134 mi+8,203 mi
- 11/02/2011159,672 mi+11,538 mi
- 13/01/2012165,427 mi+5,755 mi
- 27/01/2012165,427 mi
- 11/02/2013169,328 mi+3,901 mi
- 08/03/2013169,329 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/2014170,425 mi+1,096 mi
- 25/10/2016171,643 mi+1,218 mi
- 01/11/2016171,643 mi
- 11/10/2017177,002 mi+5,359 mi
- 08/10/2018192,850 mi+15,848 mi
- 15/10/2018192,856 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/2019204,229 mi+11,373 mi
- 01/11/2019204,235 mi+6 mi
- 15/10/2020212,029 mi+7,794 mi
- 21/10/2020212,035 mi+6 mi
- 14/10/2021217,177 mi+5,142 mi
- 10/08/2022217,243 mi+66 mi
- 28/08/2023222,783 mi+5,540 mi
- 28/08/2023222,788 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
N558 MHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N558 MHS) between January 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Bodywork (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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