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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · A12 PDL

A12 PDL

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 238,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/08/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2370cc

A12 PDL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
  • 238,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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A12 PDL Mileage History

  1. 26/08/2021237,954 mi
  2. 26/08/2021237,954 mi
  3. 15/08/2024238,917 mi+963 mi

Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

A12 PDL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (A12 PDL) between August 2021 and August 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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