1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P788 ATA
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 283,360 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 283,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P788 ATA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 283,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P788 ATA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P788 ATA) between April 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
P788 ATA Mileage History
- 21/04/2022282,796 mi
- 27/01/2025283,360 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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