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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R238 EEW

R238 EEW

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 246,578 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2370cc

R238 EEW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2026
  • 246,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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R238 EEW Mileage History

  1. 21/03/2023230,057 mi
  2. 14/01/2026242,163 mi+12,106 mi
  3. 18/02/2026242,797 mi+634 mi
  4. 24/03/2026245,365 mi+2,568 mi
  5. 12/04/2026246,578 mi+1,213 mi

Average of roughly 5,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R238 EEW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R238 EEW) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 12 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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