1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P312 BPL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 169,782 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,782 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
P312 BPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 169,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P312 BPL Mileage History
- 20/10/2022166,886 mi
- 23/10/2023168,421 mi+1,535 mi
- 11/11/2023168,427 mi+6 mi
- 28/10/2024169,778 mi+1,351 mi
- 29/10/2024169,782 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P312 BPL 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 (P312 BPL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 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: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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