1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P165 EAN
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 250,337 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P165 EAN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2021
- 250,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P165 EAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P165 EAN) between May 2007 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2021 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 (22 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill X3 (5.2.6)”.
P165 EAN Mileage History
- 17/05/2007184,233 mi
- 22/05/2008191,578 mi+7,345 mi
- 27/05/2008191,578 mi
- 11/05/2009194,011 mi+2,433 mi
- 24/05/2010199,236 mi+5,225 mi
- 24/05/2010199,236 mi
- 18/05/2011204,530 mi+5,294 mi
- 19/05/2011204,530 mi
- 10/05/2012213,717 mi+9,187 mi
- 16/05/2013223,723 mi+10,006 mi
- 16/05/2013223,723 mi
- 14/05/2014231,348 mi+7,625 mi
- 22/05/2014231,505 mi+157 mi
- 05/05/2015237,126 mi+5,621 mi
- 05/05/2015237,126 mi
- 24/05/2016241,059 mi+3,933 mi
- 25/05/2016241,059 mi
- 24/04/2017244,114 mi+3,055 mi
- 14/05/2019244,206 mi+92 mi
- 14/10/2020245,824 mi+1,618 mi
- 14/10/2020245,824 mi
- 11/11/2021250,337 mi+4,513 mi
Average of roughly 4,562 miles per year across 22 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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