1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P750 BBW
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 May 1997. Recorded mileage 271,214 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P750 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 271,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P750 BBW 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 (P750 BBW) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabili”.
P750 BBW Mileage History
- 01/10/2022267,723 mi
- 04/10/2022267,723 mi
- 23/11/2023271,196 mi+3,473 mi
- 28/11/2023271,197 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2024271,214 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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