1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P230 CJH
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 102,396 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P230 CJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 102,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P230 CJH Mileage History
- 16/10/202399,763 mi
- 26/09/2024102,183 mi+2,420 mi
- 27/09/2024102,196 mi+13 mi
- 30/09/2025102,396 mi+200 mi
- 08/10/2025102,396 mi
Average of roughly 1,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P230 CJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P230 CJH) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine 3x leaks on the floor totaling 150mm (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (Bumper section) (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”.
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