1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P875 ATA
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 133,158 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
P875 ATA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 133,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion 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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P875 ATA Mileage History
- 19/12/2024131,325 mi
- 09/04/2025131,341 mi+16 mi
- 09/04/2025131,341 mi
- 06/05/2026133,154 mi+1,813 mi
- 07/05/2026133,158 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P875 ATA 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 (P875 ATA) between December 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer corroded and snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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