1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P340 BUT
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 234,915 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P340 BUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 234,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P340 BUT 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 (P340 BUT) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill to fl”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer floor to ci”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
P340 BUT Mileage History
- 11/06/2024233,982 mi
- 17/04/2025233,997 mi+15 mi
- 08/09/2026234,915 mi+918 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 3 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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