1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N894 LGO
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 158,359 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N894 LGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 158,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N894 LGO Mileage History
- 07/10/2022145,459 mi
- 06/10/2023147,632 mi+2,173 mi
- 12/10/2023147,690 mi+58 mi
- 09/10/2024153,821 mi+6,131 mi
- 06/10/2025158,359 mi+4,538 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N894 LGO 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 (N894 LGO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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