1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P498 COD
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17/01/1997. Recorded mileage 201,672 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
P498 COD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 201,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P498 COD Mileage History
- 29/03/2023196,591 mi
- 04/04/2024198,478 mi+1,887 mi
- 15/04/2024198,517 mi+39 mi
- 14/04/2025201,667 mi+3,150 mi
- 15/04/2025201,672 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P498 COD 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 (P498 COD) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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