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D8 BST

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 BST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 82,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 81,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,403 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,140 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 76,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,560 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,245 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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D8 BST is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D8 BST, 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

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What year was D8 BST registered?

D8 BST is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is D8 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 BST shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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