1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · P537 HRC
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1997. Recorded mileage 143,126 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P537 HRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 143,126 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: Below Average
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P537 HRC Mileage History
- 03/07/2023136,197 mi
- 03/07/2023136,197 mi
- 15/07/2024138,684 mi+2,487 mi
- 16/07/2024138,684 mi
- 15/07/2025143,126 mi+4,442 mi
Average of roughly 3,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P537 HRC 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 (P537 HRC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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