1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N652 DKO
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 162,692 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N652 DKO Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 162,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N652 DKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N652 DKO) between July 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”.
N652 DKO Mileage History
- 07/07/2005145,482 mi
- 07/07/2005145,482 mi
- 11/08/2006155,462 mi+9,980 mi
- 10/08/2007162,376 mi+6,914 mi
- 08/08/2008166,723 mi+4,347 mi
- 10/08/2009170,350 mi+3,627 mi
- 11/08/2009170,385 mi+35 mi
- 10/08/2010172,979 mi+2,594 mi
- 09/08/2011176,169 mi+3,190 mi
- 09/08/2011176,169 mi
- 06/08/2012178,532 mi+2,363 mi
- 06/08/2012178,532 mi
- 10/08/2013179,584 mi+1,052 mi
- 06/01/2015185,477 mi+5,893 mi
- 08/01/2015185,477 mi
- 31/03/2016188,238 mi+2,761 mi
- 08/04/2016188,254 mi+16 mi
- 18/05/2018189,508 mi+1,254 mi
- 18/05/2018189,508 mi
- 01/04/2021190,919 mi+1,411 mi
- 05/04/2021190,940 mi+21 mi
- 25/04/2022194,358 mi+3,418 mi
- 25/04/2022194,358 mi
- 24/04/2023199,700 mi+5,342 mi
- 27/04/2023199,700 mi
- 03/05/2024203,898 mi+4,198 mi
- 03/05/2024203,899 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/2025155,315 mi-48,584 mi
- 13/06/2025155,362 mi+47 mi
- 01/06/2026162,689 mi+7,327 mi
- 10/06/2026162,692 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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