1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P655 DTF
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 190,484 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
P655 DTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 190,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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P655 DTF Mileage History
- 16/02/2022177,982 mi
- 16/02/2022177,982 mi
- 06/10/2023178,447 mi+465 mi
- 17/10/2024183,307 mi+4,860 mi
- 04/12/2025190,484 mi+7,177 mi
Average of roughly 3,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P655 DTF 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 (P655 DTF) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (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: “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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