CarVerify

Free Car Check

D27 BRY

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,758 mi
Last recorded204,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 BRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 204,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 204,598 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 204,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 204,066 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

oil leak

vehicle has body damage to offside front wing, bonnet and rear bumper

Fail 25 Mar 2022 204,066 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

oil leak

vehicle has body damage to offside front wing, bonnet and rear bumper

Pass 12 Feb 2021 202,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 202,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 201,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 198,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 191,645 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 181,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 173,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 163,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 155,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 144,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 120,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2009 120,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,694 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some damage to front number plate.

some wear in front outer anti rollbar rubber bushes.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 106,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some damage to front number plate.

some wear in front outer anti rollbar rubber bushes.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 99,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 74,596 miles

oil leak

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D27 BRY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D27 BRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D27 BRY?

You can check the full history of D27 BRY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D27 BRY registered?

D27 BRY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is D27 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D27 BRY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D27 BRY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D27 BRY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.