1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P487 DJB
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 182,948 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,948 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
P487 DJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 182,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P487 DJB Mileage History
- 09/09/2022175,849 mi
- 10/09/2022175,849 mi
- 02/09/2023178,352 mi+2,503 mi
- 17/09/2024180,466 mi+2,114 mi
- 06/09/2025182,948 mi+2,482 mi
Average of roughly 2,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P487 DJB 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 (P487 DJB) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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