1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P518 HHL
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 158,290 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P518 HHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 158,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P518 HHL Mileage History
- 06/03/2024155,132 mi
- 28/03/2025157,664 mi+2,532 mi
- 28/03/2025157,664 mi
- 31/03/2026158,290 mi+626 mi
- 01/04/2026158,290 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P518 HHL 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 (P518 HHL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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