1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P663 DCJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/02/1997. Recorded mileage 186,683 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
P663 DCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 186,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P663 DCJ Mileage History
- 03/08/2022186,523 mi
- 03/08/2022186,523 mi
- 08/08/2023186,541 mi+18 mi
- 21/08/2023186,559 mi+18 mi
- 28/08/2024186,683 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P663 DCJ 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 (P663 DCJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”; “Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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