1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R206 BMV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26/09/1997. Recorded mileage 174,695 miles. MOT valid until 16/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R206 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 174,695 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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R206 BMV Mileage History
- 17/01/2024172,381 mi
- 08/01/2025173,372 mi+991 mi
- 08/01/2025173,378 mi+6 mi
- 14/01/2026174,689 mi+1,311 mi
- 14/01/2026174,695 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R206 BMV 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 (R206 BMV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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