1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · N960 EPU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 251,732 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N960 EPU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 251,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N960 EPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (N960 EPU) between September 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Coil spring with an unsafe modification both rear springs coil bound (5.3.1 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
N960 EPU Mileage History
- 09/09/2006181,304 mi
- 13/09/2007189,039 mi+7,735 mi
- 19/08/2008191,818 mi+2,779 mi
- 10/09/2009194,082 mi+2,264 mi
- 10/09/2009194,082 mi
- 10/09/2010197,636 mi+3,554 mi
- 08/09/2011200,615 mi+2,979 mi
- 15/09/2011200,978 mi+363 mi
- 04/09/2012202,090 mi+1,112 mi
- 06/09/2012202,090 mi
- 07/09/2013217,111 mi+15,021 mi
- 09/09/2013217,113 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/2014231,638 mi+14,525 mi
- 08/09/2014231,638 mi
- 10/11/2015240,895 mi+9,257 mi
- 24/03/2017242,889 mi+1,994 mi
- 28/08/2018243,628 mi+739 mi
- 14/10/2019246,033 mi+2,405 mi
- 22/01/2021248,693 mi+2,660 mi
- 22/01/2021248,694 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2022248,752 mi+58 mi
- 24/06/2024251,354 mi+2,602 mi
- 07/05/2025251,732 mi+378 mi
Average of roughly 3,775 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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