1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P554 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 119,473 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,473 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
P554 DDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 119,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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P554 DDP Mileage History
- 25/04/2024114,904 mi
- 26/04/2024114,911 mi+7 mi
- 07/05/2025117,472 mi+2,561 mi
- 10/06/2026119,471 mi+1,999 mi
- 11/06/2026119,473 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P554 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 (P554 DDP) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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