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DLZ 7876

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

182,305 mi
Last recorded182,305 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 7876
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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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 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 182,305 miles

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

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

exhaust box in poor condition

under body rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2026 182,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2025 171,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2025 171,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2023 168,013 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 168,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s & n/s

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 167,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 164,619 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to lower seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper mount corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 164,615 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill ,under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of inner wheel arch,upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear wheel arch and to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 160,120 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Inner wing sections corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 160,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F & O/S/F Inner wing sections corroded

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 158,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,172 miles

all disc faces slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 158,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all disc faces slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 158,116 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 152,239 miles

Both rear shockers getting weak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 152,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear shockers getting weak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 141,621 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 137,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,671 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 130,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,967 miles

all tyres worn low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 123,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 117,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 109,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 106,083 miles

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

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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DLZ 7876 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DLZ 7876, 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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DLZ 7876 is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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