1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P478 EDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/10/1996. Recorded mileage 182,686 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,686 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
P478 EDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 182,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P478 EDP Mileage History
- 04/08/2022182,623 mi
- 03/08/2023182,679 mi+56 mi
- 27/07/2024182,681 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/2025182,683 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2026182,686 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P478 EDP 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 (P478 EDP) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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