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1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P385 FOH

P385 FOH

1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/09/1996. Recorded mileage 196,302 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
196,302 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/04/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
1896cc

P385 FOH Key Findings

  • 33 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 196,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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P385 FOH Mileage History

  1. 22/08/2006145,905 mi
  2. 22/08/2007154,316 mi+8,411 mi
  3. 28/08/2007154,326 mi+10 mi
  4. 26/08/2008160,920 mi+6,594 mi
  5. 12/08/2009164,622 mi+3,702 mi
  6. 06/08/2010177,383 mi+12,761 mi
  7. 30/08/2011187,919 mi+10,536 mi
  8. 30/08/2011187,919 mi
  9. 05/08/2012193,837 mi+5,918 mi
  10. 18/08/2012194,119 mi+282 mi
  11. 30/08/2013195,770 mi+1,651 mi
  12. 03/09/2013195,770 mi
  13. 05/09/2014198,455 mi+2,685 mi
  14. 03/09/2015200,225 mi+1,770 mi
  15. 17/08/2016200,971 mi+746 mi
  16. 12/09/2017201,842 mi+871 mi
  17. 18/09/2017201,842 mi
  18. 18/01/2019202,869 mi+1,027 mi
  19. 19/01/2019202,869 mi
  20. 15/01/2020202,990 mi+121 mi
  21. 24/01/2020203,005 mi+15 mi
  22. 18/03/2021203,315 mi+310 mi
  23. 15/04/2021203,329 mi+14 mi
  24. 15/04/2021203,329 mi
  25. 02/04/2022204,868 mi+1,539 mi
  26. 30/03/2023209,197 mi+4,329 mi
  27. 03/04/2023209,203 mi+6 mi
  28. 02/04/2024226,723 mi+17,520 mi
  29. 09/04/2024226,726 mi+3 mi
  30. 20/03/2025240,062 mi+13,336 mi
  31. 20/03/2025240,067 mi+5 mi
  32. 20/03/2026196,293 mi-43,774 mi
  33. 25/03/2026196,302 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P385 FOH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 14:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P385 FOH) between August 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 90 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.

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