1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P266 DJO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 151,402 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P266 DJO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2023
- 151,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P266 DJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P266 DJO) between July 2007 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
P266 DJO Mileage History
- 12/07/200777,549 mi
- 03/07/200883,557 mi+6,008 mi
- 18/07/200989,045 mi+5,488 mi
- 21/07/200989,122 mi+77 mi
- 30/07/201093,073 mi+3,951 mi
- 18/07/201197,620 mi+4,547 mi
- 18/07/201197,623 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/2012102,754 mi+5,131 mi
- 25/07/2012102,760 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/2013107,286 mi+4,526 mi
- 17/07/2014110,546 mi+3,260 mi
- 17/07/2014110,546 mi
- 23/07/2015116,026 mi+5,480 mi
- 27/07/2016120,082 mi+4,056 mi
- 03/08/2016120,152 mi+70 mi
- 02/03/2017122,738 mi+2,586 mi
- 20/03/2018136,792 mi+14,054 mi
- 22/03/2018136,794 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/2019140,102 mi+3,308 mi
- 27/03/2019140,102 mi
- 24/07/2020142,021 mi+1,919 mi
- 13/07/2021144,104 mi+2,083 mi
- 13/07/2021144,104 mi
- 07/07/2022147,098 mi+2,994 mi
- 12/07/2022147,101 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/2023151,402 mi+4,301 mi
Average of roughly 4,620 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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