Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P942 ATH

P942 ATH

1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/08/1996. Recorded mileage 165,356 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 06/07/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
165,356 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/07/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
1896cc

P942 ATH Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2024
  • 165,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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P942 ATH Mileage History

  1. 08/07/2022164,306 mi
  2. 07/03/2024165,356 mi+1,050 mi

Average of roughly 631 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P942 ATH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 18:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P942 ATH) between July 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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