1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P953 ATT
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 296,381 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 296,381 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
P953 ATT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 296,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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P953 ATT Mileage History
- 28/02/2024295,137 mi
- 28/02/2024295,139 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/2025296,380 mi+1,241 mi
- 22/07/2025296,381 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2025296,381 mi
Average of roughly 891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P953 ATT 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 (P953 ATT) between February 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill excess corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability rear floor corroded and holed, (6.2.”.
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