1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N896 FCW
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14/03/1996. Recorded mileage 141,677 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,677 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
N896 FCW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 141,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N896 FCW Mileage History
- 27/06/200582,287 mi
- 02/07/200582,322 mi+35 mi
- 04/07/200687,553 mi+5,231 mi
- 02/07/200792,834 mi+5,281 mi
- 02/07/200792,834 mi
- 09/07/200895,896 mi+3,062 mi
- 10/07/200999,163 mi+3,267 mi
- 12/07/2010102,110 mi+2,947 mi
- 02/03/2011103,637 mi+1,527 mi
- 27/02/2012114,155 mi+10,518 mi
- 28/02/2012114,155 mi
- 22/02/2013115,243 mi+1,088 mi
- 03/03/2014118,259 mi+3,016 mi
- 03/03/2014118,259 mi
- 17/03/2015120,407 mi+2,148 mi
- 17/03/2015120,410 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/2015121,436 mi+1,026 mi
- 13/08/2016122,565 mi+1,129 mi
- 29/09/2017126,400 mi+3,835 mi
- 01/04/2019128,483 mi+2,083 mi
- 19/03/2020130,965 mi+2,482 mi
- 12/04/2021132,400 mi+1,435 mi
- 22/04/2021132,401 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2022135,368 mi+2,967 mi
- 14/04/2023137,147 mi+1,779 mi
- 14/04/2023137,147 mi
- 27/03/2024138,631 mi+1,484 mi
- 11/04/2025140,379 mi+1,748 mi
- 07/04/2026141,677 mi+1,298 mi
- 07/04/2026141,677 mi
Average of roughly 2,858 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
N896 FCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N896 FCW) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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