1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P596 ANR
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/08/1996. Recorded mileage 69,547 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,547 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
P596 ANR Key Findings
- 38 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 69,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P596 ANR Mileage History
- 01/08/200519,314 mi
- 04/08/200621,787 mi+2,473 mi
- 07/08/200621,787 mi
- 19/07/200723,757 mi+1,970 mi
- 06/08/200723,813 mi+56 mi
- 28/07/200825,856 mi+2,043 mi
- 27/07/200928,459 mi+2,603 mi
- 27/07/200928,461 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/201031,158 mi+2,697 mi
- 26/07/201031,158 mi
- 02/08/201131,903 mi+745 mi
- 03/08/201131,903 mi
- 06/08/201232,351 mi+448 mi
- 08/08/201232,351 mi
- 30/07/201333,040 mi+689 mi
- 05/11/201421,183 mi-11,857 mi
- 22/11/201434,093 mi+12,910 mi
- 09/12/201537,359 mi+3,266 mi
- 10/12/201643,813 mi+6,454 mi
- 10/12/201643,813 mi
- 17/03/201850,323 mi+6,510 mi
- 20/03/201850,328 mi+5 mi
- 19/03/201952,061 mi+1,733 mi
- 20/05/202053,794 mi+1,733 mi
- 21/05/202053,794 mi
- 14/05/202155,940 mi+2,146 mi
- 21/05/202155,958 mi+18 mi
- 17/05/202258,334 mi+2,376 mi
- 10/06/202258,370 mi+36 mi
- 10/06/202258,370 mi
- 08/06/202359,494 mi+1,124 mi
- 10/06/202462,984 mi+3,490 mi
- 10/06/202462,984 mi
- 23/06/202567,452 mi+4,468 mi
- 25/06/202567,462 mi+10 mi
- 13/05/202669,535 mi+2,073 mi
- 27/05/202669,543 mi+8 mi
- 29/05/202669,547 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,412 miles per year across 38 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P596 ANR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
38 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P596 ANR) between August 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 17 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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