1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P881 DAU
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 97,139 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P881 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 97,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P881 DAU Mileage History
- 11/06/202495,488 mi
- 28/02/202595,691 mi+203 mi
- 04/03/202595,691 mi
- 22/05/202697,137 mi+1,446 mi
- 28/05/202697,139 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P881 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 (P881 DAU) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 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 (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel fuel leak from injector 1 (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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