1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P548 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 162,280 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,280 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P548 DDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 162,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 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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P548 DDP Mileage History
- 15/11/2023230,601 mi
- 22/11/2023230,673 mi+72 mi
- 14/05/2025234,667 mi+3,994 mi
- 13/04/2026162,230 mi-72,437 mi
- 20/04/2026162,280 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly -28,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P548 DDP 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 (P548 DDP) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear ”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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