1996 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P985 JPX
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 117,536 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
P985 JPX Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2026
- 117,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P985 JPX Mileage History
- 08/02/200639,046 mi
- 12/02/200743,280 mi+4,234 mi
- 06/02/200850,988 mi+7,708 mi
- 27/01/200956,007 mi+5,019 mi
- 27/01/201058,975 mi+2,968 mi
- 19/01/201163,411 mi+4,436 mi
- 19/01/201267,907 mi+4,496 mi
- 19/01/201267,907 mi
- 24/01/201374,219 mi+6,312 mi
- 24/01/201374,219 mi
- 14/01/201480,485 mi+6,266 mi
- 15/01/201589,623 mi+9,138 mi
- 15/01/201589,623 mi
- 22/01/201697,418 mi+7,795 mi
- 22/01/201697,418 mi
- 17/02/201799,305 mi+1,887 mi
- 17/02/201799,305 mi
- 14/03/2018103,260 mi+3,955 mi
- 15/03/2018103,261 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/2019108,184 mi+4,923 mi
- 09/03/2020112,124 mi+3,940 mi
- 09/03/2020112,125 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/2021113,650 mi+1,525 mi
- 12/03/2021113,650 mi
- 16/03/2022114,446 mi+796 mi
- 17/03/2022114,446 mi
- 09/03/2023115,388 mi+942 mi
- 27/02/2024115,422 mi+34 mi
- 29/02/2024115,436 mi+14 mi
- 19/02/2025116,698 mi+1,262 mi
- 20/02/2025116,698 mi
- 07/05/2026117,536 mi+838 mi
Average of roughly 3,878 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
P985 JPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P985 JPX) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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