1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P608 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 343,410 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 343,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2459cc
P608 DDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/10/2023
- 343,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P608 DDP Mileage History
- 18/10/2021342,383 mi
- 18/10/2022343,057 mi+674 mi
- 31/10/2023343,410 mi+353 mi
Average of roughly 505 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P608 DDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P608 DDP) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Lower Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability side loading door runner /”; “Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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