1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 1000

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Transporter
• Trim: 1000
• Version: 1.9 1000 Manual FWD 4dr (68 bhp)
• Year: 1996
• Mileage: 122,571 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Panel van, 4 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.9 litres, 68 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• Type: Van

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1000 is 122,571 miles. This car is priced at £1,990, £7,495 below the AskCar estimate of £9,485. Such a large price gap is worth checking with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 2,210 UK dealer adverts for the Volkswagen Transporter, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 56 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £500. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 17 January 2024, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by OPM Stocking in Lutterworth. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £7,495 (79%) under the AskCar estimate of £9,485. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 2,210 priced Volkswagen Transporter adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 1996 Volkswagen Transporter has been on sale for at least 56 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 13 September 2026 at £2,490. Its asking price is now £1,990, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 13 September 2026: £2,490
• 23 September 2026: £1,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 8 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 17 January 2024; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 30 MOTs. The latest, on 22 January 2024, failed.

It failed on: offside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back; brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak o/s/f.

Advisories at the latest test: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 122,555 miles, which matches the advertised 122,571 miles.