1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P868 DAU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1996. Recorded mileage 158,098 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,098 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
P868 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 158,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 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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P868 DAU Mileage History
- 06/11/2023155,538 mi
- 28/11/2023155,543 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/2024156,393 mi+850 mi
- 04/11/2025158,047 mi+1,654 mi
- 14/11/2025158,098 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 1,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P868 DAU 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 (P868 DAU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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