1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P574 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 131,108 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P574 DDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 131,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P574 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 (P574 DDP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”.
P574 DDP Mileage History
- 03/08/2023125,807 mi
- 31/07/2024127,113 mi+1,306 mi
- 01/08/2024127,115 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/2025130,682 mi+3,567 mi
- 03/08/2026131,108 mi+426 mi
Average of roughly 1,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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