1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N596 ESL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 120,291 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N596 ESL Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 120,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N596 ESL Mileage History
- 05/12/200546,005 mi
- 06/12/200546,005 mi
- 06/12/200649,707 mi+3,702 mi
- 18/12/200753,113 mi+3,406 mi
- 18/12/200753,113 mi
- 03/12/200854,538 mi+1,425 mi
- 09/12/200854,538 mi
- 08/12/200957,138 mi+2,600 mi
- 16/12/201058,432 mi+1,294 mi
- 12/12/201160,594 mi+2,162 mi
- 06/12/201263,008 mi+2,414 mi
- 25/07/201364,111 mi+1,103 mi
- 30/06/201473,586 mi+9,475 mi
- 01/07/201473,588 mi+2 mi
- 06/07/201587,118 mi+13,530 mi
- 08/07/201587,118 mi
- 30/06/201694,877 mi+7,759 mi
- 30/06/201694,877 mi
- 29/06/201799,953 mi+5,076 mi
- 29/06/201799,953 mi
- 09/07/2018107,224 mi+7,271 mi
- 25/04/2019112,932 mi+5,708 mi
- 26/04/2019112,932 mi
- 26/03/2020113,456 mi+524 mi
- 26/03/2020113,456 mi
- 26/03/2021113,460 mi+4 mi
- 10/09/2021114,234 mi+774 mi
- 11/08/2022115,923 mi+1,689 mi
- 31/07/2023117,518 mi+1,595 mi
- 08/07/2024118,969 mi+1,451 mi
- 04/07/2025119,592 mi+623 mi
- 24/06/2026120,291 mi+699 mi
Average of roughly 3,615 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
N596 ESL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N596 ESL) between December 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 23 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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