1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P685 EGM
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 130,979 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P685 EGM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 130,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P685 EGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P685 EGM) between July 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
P685 EGM Mileage History
- 25/07/2005104,701 mi
- 25/07/2005104,701 mi
- 20/03/2007110,506 mi+5,805 mi
- 17/04/2007110,519 mi+13 mi
- 15/04/2008114,365 mi+3,846 mi
- 16/04/2008114,387 mi+22 mi
- 23/04/2009120,637 mi+6,250 mi
- 23/04/2009120,637 mi
- 01/12/2010121,298 mi+661 mi
- 06/12/2012122,608 mi+1,310 mi
- 10/12/2012122,609 mi+1 mi
- 28/02/2014123,679 mi+1,070 mi
- 06/03/2015124,458 mi+779 mi
- 16/03/2015124,466 mi+8 mi
- 01/04/2015124,466 mi
- 07/04/2016125,407 mi+941 mi
- 03/05/2017126,266 mi+859 mi
- 05/05/2017126,266 mi
- 06/05/2026130,961 mi+4,695 mi
- 01/06/2026130,979 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,260 miles per year across 20 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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