1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P974 BPF
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 169,161 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P974 BPF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 169,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P974 BPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P974 BPF) between January 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
P974 BPF Mileage History
- 25/01/2007129,998 mi
- 26/01/2007129,998 mi
- 22/01/2008140,154 mi+10,156 mi
- 23/02/2010145,923 mi+5,769 mi
- 21/02/2011154,166 mi+8,243 mi
- 08/02/2012159,383 mi+5,217 mi
- 10/02/2012159,415 mi+32 mi
- 01/03/2013167,154 mi+7,739 mi
- 06/03/2013167,154 mi
- 08/05/2014175,411 mi+8,257 mi
- 08/05/2014175,411 mi
- 19/12/2025169,161 mi-6,250 mi
Average of roughly 2,072 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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