1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P205 JKW
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 119,452 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P205 JKW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 119,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P205 JKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P205 JKW) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P205 JKW Mileage History
- 17/01/200678,540 mi
- 26/01/200783,133 mi+4,593 mi
- 22/01/200886,675 mi+3,542 mi
- 12/01/200990,200 mi+3,525 mi
- 13/01/201097,844 mi+7,644 mi
- 22/01/201098,094 mi+250 mi
- 17/01/2011105,660 mi+7,566 mi
- 20/01/2011105,667 mi+7 mi
- 17/02/2012113,681 mi+8,014 mi
- 27/02/2012113,702 mi+21 mi
- 21/12/2015116,238 mi+2,536 mi
- 08/01/2016116,238 mi
- 21/05/2025116,879 mi+641 mi
- 04/06/2025116,879 mi
- 03/06/2026119,452 mi+2,573 mi
Average of roughly 2,008 miles per year across 15 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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