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D8 ATG

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

270,261 mi
Last recorded270,261 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 ATG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 270,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 270,261 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 270,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 260,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 259,804 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 252,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 231,190 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 230,299 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 229,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 215,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 214,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 208,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 208,169 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 204,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front inner wing corroded not within 30cm no affect on brakes or steering

Fail 30 Apr 2014 204,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front inner wing corroded not within 30cm no affect on brakes or steering

Pass 23 Apr 2013 196,674 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front sill holed not within 30cm no affect on brakes or steering

Fail 22 Apr 2013 196,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front sill holed not within 30cm no affect on brakes or steering

Pass 24 Apr 2012 192,365 miles

front discs running out

play in n/s and o/s of rack

Fail 23 Apr 2012 192,354 miles

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

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

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

front discs running out

play in n/s and o/s of rack

Pass 8 Apr 2011 187,528 miles

front discs running out

play in both track rods

Pass 12 Apr 2010 183,400 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 183,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 183,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 179,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 178,910 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 172,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 172,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 160,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 148,633 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 148,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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D8 ATG is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D8 ATG, 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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D8 ATG is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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