1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N656 ARJ
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 May 1996. Recorded mileage 157,641 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N656 ARJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
- 157,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N656 ARJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N656 ARJ) between May 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
N656 ARJ Mileage History
- 13/05/2022148,702 mi
- 24/05/2022148,718 mi+16 mi
- 11/04/2023157,284 mi+8,566 mi
- 19/04/2023157,641 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 9,581 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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