1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R287 DWR
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 131,892 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R287 DWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 131,892 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R287 DWR Mileage History
- 19/12/2022129,763 mi
- 22/12/2022129,763 mi
- 17/01/2024131,138 mi+1,375 mi
- 19/01/2024131,139 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/2025131,892 mi+753 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R287 DWR 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 (R287 DWR) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R287 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R287DWR.
BMW
316
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BAJAJ
125cc
SAAB
900
MAZDA
BONGO
KAWASAKI
ZX-7R
PORSCHE
BOXSTER
VOLVO
900 Series
HONDA
NT650V DEAUVILLE
VOLVO
V70
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.