1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R28 DBD
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 89,688 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R28 DBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 89,688 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
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R28 DBD Mileage History
- 05/01/202481,175 mi
- 10/12/202481,230 mi+55 mi
- 12/12/202481,230 mi
- 23/01/202689,688 mi+8,458 mi
- 23/01/202689,688 mi
Average of roughly 4,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R28 DBD 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 (R28 DBD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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