1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P211 BWN
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 121,589 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
P211 BWN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 121,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P211 BWN Mileage History
- 04/08/2023121,563 mi
- 18/08/2023121,583 mi+20 mi
- 03/04/2025121,589 mi+6 mi
- 03/04/2025121,589 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P211 BWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P211 BWN) between August 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”.
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