1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P431 DHG
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 241,047 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2400cc
P431 DHG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 241,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P431 DHG Mileage History
- 23/05/2022241,037 mi
- 04/07/2022241,047 mi+10 mi
- 04/07/2022241,047 mi
Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P431 DHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P431 DHG) between May 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2022 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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