1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N952 HVG
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/01/1996. Recorded mileage 162,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,731 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
N952 HVG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2023
- 162,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 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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N952 HVG Mileage History
- 25/01/2007104,284 mi
- 26/01/2007104,248 mi-36 mi
- 28/01/2008108,652 mi+4,404 mi
- 05/02/2009111,619 mi+2,967 mi
- 11/02/2009111,619 mi
- 08/02/2010113,586 mi+1,967 mi
- 08/02/2010113,586 mi
- 08/02/2013116,128 mi+2,542 mi
- 03/04/2014116,143 mi+15 mi
- 03/04/2014116,143 mi
- 08/04/2015123,697 mi+7,554 mi
- 10/04/2015123,698 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2016128,523 mi+4,825 mi
- 05/05/2017140,259 mi+11,736 mi
- 05/05/2017140,259 mi
- 09/05/2018150,594 mi+10,335 mi
- 14/05/2018150,600 mi+6 mi
- 16/05/2019161,524 mi+10,924 mi
- 21/05/2019161,526 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/2023162,731 mi+1,205 mi
Average of roughly 3,520 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N952 HVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N952 HVG) between January 2007 and September 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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