1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P327 JKW
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 229,271 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P327 JKW Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 229,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (63 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P327 JKW Mileage History
- 23/10/2006110,533 mi
- 25/10/2006110,539 mi+6 mi
- 23/10/2007116,343 mi+5,804 mi
- 15/10/2008122,131 mi+5,788 mi
- 16/10/2008122,131 mi
- 16/10/2009128,563 mi+6,432 mi
- 08/10/2010134,511 mi+5,948 mi
- 14/10/2010134,514 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/2011138,183 mi+3,669 mi
- 24/10/2012140,250 mi+2,067 mi
- 25/10/2012140,250 mi
- 23/10/2013141,986 mi+1,736 mi
- 29/10/2013141,990 mi+4 mi
- 15/03/2014142,464 mi+474 mi
- 19/03/2014142,468 mi+4 mi
- 01/05/2015142,491 mi+23 mi
- 13/10/2015142,493 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/2015142,495 mi+2 mi
- 14/11/2015142,495 mi
- 17/10/2016147,005 mi+4,510 mi
- 12/04/2017147,339 mi+334 mi
- 12/04/2017147,339 mi
- 04/04/2018156,220 mi+8,881 mi
- 29/03/2019168,362 mi+12,142 mi
- 16/10/2020185,459 mi+17,097 mi
- 19/10/2021196,010 mi+10,551 mi
- 28/10/2021196,023 mi+13 mi
- 03/11/2022203,044 mi+7,021 mi
- 09/11/2022203,049 mi+5 mi
- 17/02/2024211,249 mi+8,200 mi
- 22/02/2024211,253 mi+4 mi
- 28/02/2025221,210 mi+9,957 mi
- 01/03/2025221,215 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/2026229,268 mi+8,053 mi
- 06/03/2026229,271 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,131 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
P327 JKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P327 JKW) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (63 issues), Suspension (40 issues), Bodywork (40 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Steering (19 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 165 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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