1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P398 EGM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 88,221 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P398 EGM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 88,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P398 EGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P398 EGM) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)”.
P398 EGM Mileage History
- 26/04/200658,471 mi
- 03/05/200760,144 mi+1,673 mi
- 08/05/200760,157 mi+13 mi
- 12/05/200862,486 mi+2,329 mi
- 13/05/200963,912 mi+1,426 mi
- 12/05/201065,456 mi+1,544 mi
- 10/05/201167,705 mi+2,249 mi
- 22/02/201269,494 mi+1,789 mi
- 15/02/201372,068 mi+2,574 mi
- 30/01/201474,342 mi+2,274 mi
- 24/11/201476,027 mi+1,685 mi
- 11/02/201678,260 mi+2,233 mi
- 13/04/201780,033 mi+1,773 mi
- 13/04/201780,033 mi
- 11/04/201882,850 mi+2,817 mi
- 18/04/201984,249 mi+1,399 mi
- 23/06/202085,237 mi+988 mi
- 03/08/202186,456 mi+1,219 mi
- 20/12/202287,354 mi+898 mi
- 14/05/202487,748 mi+394 mi
- 22/04/202588,044 mi+296 mi
- 12/05/202688,220 mi+176 mi
- 12/05/202688,221 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,484 miles per year across 23 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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