1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · P354 DNU
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/02/1997. Recorded mileage 90,699 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1968cc
P354 DNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 90,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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P354 DNU Mileage History
- 25/07/202489,586 mi
- 24/07/202590,372 mi+786 mi
- 30/07/202590,388 mi+16 mi
- 28/07/202690,699 mi+311 mi
- 07/08/202690,699 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P354 DNU 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 (P354 DNU) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak and unstable idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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