1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P847 APA
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 10/10/1996. Recorded mileage 63,470 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,470 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
P847 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 63,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P847 APA Mileage History
- 05/10/202356,138 mi
- 23/11/202460,930 mi+4,792 mi
- 21/12/202460,932 mi+2 mi
- 22/12/202563,467 mi+2,535 mi
- 15/01/202663,470 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P847 APA 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 (P847 APA) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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