1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P530 BEP
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29/04/1997. Recorded mileage 155,665 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,665 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
P530 BEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 155,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P530 BEP Mileage History
- 09/05/2023154,884 mi
- 14/05/2024155,254 mi+370 mi
- 22/11/2025155,664 mi+410 mi
- 01/12/2025155,665 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P530 BEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P530 BEP) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross me”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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