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A2 WVJ

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

224,724 mi
Last recorded224,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 224,724 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2025 220,644 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all underbody covered in underseal

advise sills

advise under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 218,978 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise all chassy corroded

advise all floor corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 218,976 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise all chassy corroded

advise all floor corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 216,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 213,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise all wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise welded plates covered in thick under seal

Fail 20 May 2022 213,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise all wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 210,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise wheel arches

Pass 2 Jun 2020 207,280 miles

ADVISE JACKING POINTS

advise inner sills

Pass 31 May 2019 203,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 199,268 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cv boot split n/s

Pass 2 Jun 2017 195,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 193,551 miles

Exhaust has 1 mounting rubber broken

Front - rear tyres of different widths

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear springs of modified type

Fail 1 Jun 2016 193,551 miles

Exhaust has 1 mounting rubber broken

Front - rear tyres of different widths

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear springs of modified type

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 191,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 191,212 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 183,525 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 183,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 174,330 miles

Advise front off side brake binding

Advise full brake check

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 174,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise front off side brake binding

Advise full brake check

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 167,160 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 167,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 157,641 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 157,641 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 147,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 138,660 miles

clean oil or fluid from o/s front tyre and brake caliper and check the caliper is not leaking after the brakes had been worked on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 128,194 miles

Rear o/s tyre worn unevanly

Pass 11 Oct 2006 116,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 107,429 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A2 WVJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 WVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A2 WVJ registered?

A2 WVJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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