1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N786 BCF
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/07/1996. Recorded mileage 156,972 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
N786 BCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 156,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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N786 BCF Mileage History
- 06/06/2023148,548 mi
- 03/06/2024152,185 mi+3,637 mi
- 06/06/2024152,185 mi
- 11/06/2025156,960 mi+4,775 mi
- 02/10/2025156,972 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N786 BCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N786 BCF) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
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