1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P586 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 145,241 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,241 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
P586 DDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 145,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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P586 DDP Mileage History
- 15/03/2023134,402 mi
- 04/06/2025137,799 mi+3,397 mi
- 04/06/2025137,799 mi
- 06/06/2026145,199 mi+7,400 mi
- 10/06/2026145,241 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 3,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P586 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 (P586 DDP) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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