1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P487 EHC
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 252,506 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,506 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 EHC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 252,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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P487 EHC Mileage History
- 08/06/2022250,445 mi
- 04/07/2023252,500 mi+2,055 mi
- 07/07/2023252,506 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,911 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P487 EHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P487 EHC) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 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 (22 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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