1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · MDZ 4006
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 228,639 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MDZ 4006 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 228,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MDZ 4006 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (MDZ 4006) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
MDZ 4006 Mileage History
- 12/12/2022203,220 mi
- 06/12/2023211,568 mi+8,348 mi
- 02/12/2024219,195 mi+7,627 mi
- 03/12/2025228,639 mi+9,444 mi
- 03/12/2025228,639 mi
Average of roughly 8,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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