1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P864 BSO
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 117,599 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P864 BSO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 117,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P864 BSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P864 BSO) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
P864 BSO Mileage History
- 29/11/2021114,451 mi
- 07/12/2021114,463 mi+12 mi
- 04/05/2023114,688 mi+225 mi
- 18/09/2025117,599 mi+2,911 mi
Average of roughly 828 miles per year across 4 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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