1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N823 DFS
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15/01/1996. Recorded mileage 223,310 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
N823 DFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 223,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N823 DFS Mileage History
- 13/11/2024209,669 mi
- 13/11/2024209,684 mi+15 mi
- 21/08/2025216,773 mi+7,089 mi
- 27/08/2025216,847 mi+74 mi
- 04/08/2026223,310 mi+6,463 mi
Average of roughly 7,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N823 DFS 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 (N823 DFS) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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