1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P313 BPL
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 167,279 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,279 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
P313 BPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 167,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P313 BPL Mileage History
- 17/04/2025166,723 mi
- 13/05/2025166,760 mi+37 mi
- 27/05/2025166,765 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/2026167,274 mi+509 mi
- 01/06/2026167,279 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P313 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 (P313 BPL) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard EGR valve (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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