1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P198 GKE
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 186,903 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P198 GKE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 186,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P198 GKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P198 GKE) between July 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
P198 GKE Mileage History
- 30/07/200598,365 mi
- 06/09/2006113,511 mi+15,146 mi
- 27/02/2008128,014 mi+14,503 mi
- 12/03/2009138,526 mi+10,512 mi
- 18/03/2009138,709 mi+183 mi
- 16/03/2010149,528 mi+10,819 mi
- 16/03/2010149,528 mi
- 11/03/2011155,973 mi+6,445 mi
- 28/03/2012166,191 mi+10,218 mi
- 02/04/2013174,504 mi+8,313 mi
- 02/04/2013174,504 mi
- 26/03/2014182,139 mi+7,635 mi
- 29/03/2014182,139 mi
- 20/03/2015190,709 mi+8,570 mi
- 27/03/2015190,907 mi+198 mi
- 14/03/2016200,407 mi+9,500 mi
- 14/03/2016200,407 mi
- 21/07/2018201,121 mi+714 mi
- 22/05/2019201,150 mi+29 mi
- 30/10/2020202,924 mi+1,774 mi
- 05/11/2020202,926 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2021204,575 mi+1,649 mi
- 04/11/2022208,571 mi+3,996 mi
- 27/02/2024180,128 mi-28,443 mi
- 04/03/2025182,729 mi+2,601 mi
- 04/03/2025182,729 mi
- 09/04/2026186,903 mi+4,174 mi
Average of roughly 4,279 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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