1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P548 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 162,280 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P548 DDP Key Findings
- 40 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 162,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 19 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (57 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
40 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P548 DDP) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 19 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 19 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (57 issues), Suspension (38 issues), Bodywork (29 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 122 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
P548 DDP Mileage History
- 01/03/200687,857 mi
- 02/03/200687,587 mi-270 mi
- 23/01/2007102,085 mi+14,498 mi
- 26/01/2007102,085 mi
- 29/10/2007113,901 mi+11,816 mi
- 29/10/2008134,405 mi+20,504 mi
- 27/10/2009144,087 mi+9,682 mi
- 27/10/2009144,087 mi
- 14/09/2010151,879 mi+7,792 mi
- 20/09/2010151,879 mi
- 20/09/2010151,879 mi
- 30/08/2011158,702 mi+6,823 mi
- 30/08/2011158,706 mi+4 mi
- 11/08/2012174,462 mi+15,756 mi
- 18/08/2012174,474 mi+12 mi
- 08/05/2013188,247 mi+13,773 mi
- 16/05/2013188,249 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/2014204,682 mi+16,433 mi
- 19/05/2014204,702 mi+20 mi
- 29/04/2015211,768 mi+7,066 mi
- 29/04/2015211,772 mi+4 mi
- 17/05/2016215,343 mi+3,571 mi
- 18/05/2016215,344 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/2017218,786 mi+3,442 mi
- 19/05/2017218,787 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/2018221,947 mi+3,160 mi
- 10/05/2018221,947 mi
- 14/05/2019223,769 mi+1,822 mi
- 15/05/2019223,772 mi+3 mi
- 06/11/2020224,735 mi+963 mi
- 17/11/2020224,737 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/2021226,778 mi+2,041 mi
- 19/11/2021226,781 mi+3 mi
- 14/11/2022228,224 mi+1,443 mi
- 24/11/2022228,224 mi
- 15/11/2023230,601 mi+2,377 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 3,696 miles per year across 40 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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