1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P685 CCY
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 173,696 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P685 CCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 173,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P685 CCY Mileage History
- 11/06/2022172,173 mi
- 25/01/2023172,316 mi+143 mi
- 06/07/2024172,318 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2025173,559 mi+1,241 mi
- 14/10/2025173,696 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P685 CCY 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 (P685 CCY) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement brake caliper siezed on (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”.
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