1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P486 HWE
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 158,911 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P486 HWE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2024
- 158,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P486 HWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P486 HWE) between June 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corrode”; “Offside Front Outer Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury footwell step corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))”.
P486 HWE Mileage History
- 17/06/200685,218 mi
- 07/06/200788,305 mi+3,087 mi
- 07/06/200788,307 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/200890,294 mi+1,987 mi
- 23/06/200994,310 mi+4,016 mi
- 23/06/200994,310 mi
- 14/06/201099,010 mi+4,700 mi
- 14/06/2011104,370 mi+5,360 mi
- 14/06/2011104,370 mi
- 19/06/2012109,790 mi+5,420 mi
- 19/06/2012109,790 mi
- 24/06/2013114,917 mi+5,127 mi
- 07/07/2014122,017 mi+7,100 mi
- 07/07/2014122,017 mi
- 10/06/2015127,336 mi+5,319 mi
- 01/07/2016130,523 mi+3,187 mi
- 27/06/2017134,220 mi+3,697 mi
- 09/08/2018136,325 mi+2,105 mi
- 20/05/2019138,625 mi+2,300 mi
- 20/05/2019138,625 mi
- 23/01/2021145,247 mi+6,622 mi
- 17/01/2022152,645 mi+7,398 mi
- 26/01/2022152,649 mi+4 mi
- 23/01/2023156,943 mi+4,294 mi
- 23/01/2024158,911 mi+1,968 mi
Average of roughly 4,186 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P486 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P486HWE.
BMW
R1100
DUCATI
748
SUZUKI
GSF1200
TOYOTA
HILUX
YAMAHA
XJ600
SUZUKI
GSF600
MORGAN
4/4
MERCEDES-BENZ
CL
PEUGEOT
106
FORD
ESCORT
HONDA
FORD
ESCORT
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.