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When is the MOT due for R148 BDA?

The MOT for R148 BDA is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R148 BDA?

The recorded mileage for R148 BDA is 105,683 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R148 BDA ULEZ compliant?

No, R148 BDA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R148 BDA

R148 BDA

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 105,683 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 105,683 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 105,683 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2370cc

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R148 BDA Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
105,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R148 BDA Mileage History

20/11/200638,000 mi
13/11/200745,321 mi+7,321 mi
01/11/200852,549 mi+7,228 mi
07/11/200852,540 mi-9 mi
30/10/200958,565 mi+6,025 mi
10/11/201063,178 mi+4,613 mi
09/11/201168,503 mi+5,325 mi
12/11/201275,772 mi+7,269 mi
14/11/201275,774 mi+2 mi
30/10/201380,641 mi+4,867 mi
01/11/201380,647 mi+6 mi
11/11/201482,157 mi+1,510 mi
20/11/201582,229 mi+72 mi
18/01/201682,234 mi+5 mi
23/05/201782,249 mi+15 mi
01/06/201782,258 mi+9 mi
29/05/201883,458 mi+1,200 mi
06/06/201883,470 mi+12 mi
22/07/201991,242 mi+7,772 mi
24/07/201991,243 mi+1 mi
01/07/202092,175 mi+932 mi
01/07/202092,177 mi+2 mi
20/07/202198,359 mi+6,182 mi
20/07/202299,833 mi+1,474 mi
25/07/202299,835 mi+2 mi
17/07/2023100,152 mi+317 mi
11/08/2023100,153 mi+1 mi
16/07/2024102,380 mi+2,227 mi
13/09/2024102,536 mi+156 mi
26/08/2025104,475 mi+1,939 mi
28/08/2025104,475 mi
17/08/2026105,683 mi+1,208 mi
17/08/2026105,683 mi

Average of roughly 3,429 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R148 BDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:42

MOT Analysis

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R148 BDA) between November 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (35 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 79 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body panels to floor and crossmember (6.1.6 (”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.

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