1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N751 LCL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 May 1996. Recorded mileage 112,098 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N751 LCL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 112,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N751 LCL Mileage History
- 21/08/200677,417 mi
- 31/08/200782,165 mi+4,748 mi
- 21/08/200883,511 mi+1,346 mi
- 07/09/200984,937 mi+1,426 mi
- 07/09/200984,938 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/201087,712 mi+2,774 mi
- 19/08/201087,715 mi+3 mi
- 06/09/201188,966 mi+1,251 mi
- 07/09/201290,039 mi+1,073 mi
- 21/09/201290,039 mi
- 17/09/201391,884 mi+1,845 mi
- 17/09/201391,886 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/201492,983 mi+1,097 mi
- 10/09/201594,276 mi+1,293 mi
- 15/06/201695,088 mi+812 mi
- 23/06/201695,088 mi
- 22/06/201797,437 mi+2,349 mi
- 08/06/2018100,129 mi+2,692 mi
- 12/06/2019101,449 mi+1,320 mi
- 17/07/2020102,271 mi+822 mi
- 12/07/2021105,119 mi+2,848 mi
- 14/07/2021105,132 mi+13 mi
- 05/07/2022106,939 mi+1,807 mi
- 10/07/2023109,675 mi+2,736 mi
- 10/07/2023109,675 mi
- 15/07/2024110,765 mi+1,090 mi
- 02/06/2025111,635 mi+870 mi
- 13/05/2026112,098 mi+463 mi
Average of roughly 1,758 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
N751 LCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N751 LCL) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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