1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P494 HWE
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 177,008 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P494 HWE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 177,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P494 HWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P494 HWE) between June 2005 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
P494 HWE Mileage History
- 27/06/2005122,595 mi
- 12/07/2006134,675 mi+12,080 mi
- 14/07/2006134,675 mi
- 29/11/2006138,846 mi+4,171 mi
- 06/12/2006138,846 mi
- 20/11/2007148,422 mi+9,576 mi
- 30/11/2007148,422 mi
- 10/11/2008155,734 mi+7,312 mi
- 17/11/2009160,677 mi+4,943 mi
- 15/11/2010164,190 mi+3,513 mi
- 30/11/2010164,206 mi+16 mi
- 29/11/2011166,769 mi+2,563 mi
- 02/12/2011166,771 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/2012168,401 mi+1,630 mi
- 20/11/2012168,401 mi
- 19/03/2014168,483 mi+82 mi
- 21/03/2014168,486 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/2015170,672 mi+2,186 mi
- 12/10/2020170,762 mi+90 mi
- 21/10/2021176,329 mi+5,567 mi
- 26/10/2022177,008 mi+679 mi
Average of roughly 3,139 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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