1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · N960 EDT
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 180,379 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N960 EDT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2026
- 180,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N960 EDT Mileage History
- 16/12/200579,854 mi
- 20/12/200579,854 mi
- 27/01/200787,952 mi+8,098 mi
- 05/02/200788,248 mi+296 mi
- 08/03/200896,806 mi+8,558 mi
- 13/03/200896,806 mi
- 07/04/2009105,226 mi+8,420 mi
- 15/04/2009105,300 mi+74 mi
- 23/04/2010112,424 mi+7,124 mi
- 23/04/2010112,424 mi
- 23/05/2011120,495 mi+8,071 mi
- 23/05/2011120,495 mi
- 30/03/20130 mi-120,495 mi
- 21/06/20130 mi
- 14/06/2014135,230 mi+135,230 mi
- 23/06/2014135,301 mi+71 mi
- 27/12/2018153,402 mi+18,101 mi
- 31/12/2019164,774 mi+11,372 mi
- 06/04/2022173,545 mi+8,771 mi
- 23/04/2026180,379 mi+6,834 mi
Average of roughly 4,940 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N960 EDT 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 (N960 EDT) between December 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears in various places (1.1.11 (c))”.
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