1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P578 BUA
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 83,855 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P578 BUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 83,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P578 BUA 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 (P578 BUA) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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 (16 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NS and OS brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crash ba”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
P578 BUA Mileage History
- 22/03/202380,411 mi
- 07/11/202380,412 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/202480,613 mi+201 mi
- 23/07/202583,822 mi+3,209 mi
- 06/11/202583,855 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 1,310 miles per year across 5 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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