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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · P142 GRD

P142 GRD

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/07/1997. Recorded mileage 99,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
99,798 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1968cc

P142 GRD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
  • 99,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P142 GRD Mileage History

  1. 14/03/202289,972 mi
  2. 06/04/202391,715 mi+1,743 mi
  3. 11/03/202493,077 mi+1,362 mi
  4. 09/04/202594,228 mi+1,151 mi
  5. 23/03/202699,798 mi+5,570 mi

Average of roughly 2,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P142 GRD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (P142 GRD) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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