1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N683 EDT
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 36,996 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N683 EDT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 36,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N683 EDT Mileage History
- 03/04/20065,331 mi
- 11/04/20065,331 mi
- 12/01/200922,353 mi+17,022 mi
- 24/06/201324,686 mi+2,333 mi
- 25/06/201324,686 mi
- 30/06/201426,178 mi+1,492 mi
- 03/06/201527,281 mi+1,103 mi
- 23/06/201629,065 mi+1,784 mi
- 03/07/201730,268 mi+1,203 mi
- 27/06/201831,482 mi+1,214 mi
- 10/08/202230,512 mi-970 mi
- 04/01/202432,488 mi+1,976 mi
- 04/01/202432,488 mi
- 17/04/202534,899 mi+2,411 mi
- 18/04/202534,907 mi+8 mi
- 14/07/202636,996 mi+2,089 mi
Average of roughly 1,561 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N683 EDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N683 EDT) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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