1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P295 ABW
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 187,937 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P295 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 187,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P295 ABW 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 (P295 ABW) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
P295 ABW Mileage History
- 25/06/2024186,086 mi
- 25/06/2025187,535 mi+1,449 mi
- 01/07/2025187,536 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2026187,900 mi+364 mi
- 22/05/2026187,937 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 972 miles per year across 5 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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