1997 Volkswagen 2.5L Diesel · P78 HDV
1997 Volkswagen (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 404,868 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2461cc
P78 HDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 404,868 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: Average
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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P78 HDV Mileage History
- 13/02/2024374,820 mi
- 03/02/2025390,334 mi+15,514 mi
- 05/02/2025390,350 mi+16 mi
- 09/02/2026404,860 mi+14,510 mi
- 10/02/2026404,868 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 15,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P78 HDV 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 Unknown (P78 HDV) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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