1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R329 YOO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 160,657 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,657 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
R329 YOO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2012
- 160,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R329 YOO Mileage History
- 01/02/200685,480 mi
- 02/02/200685,480 mi
- 06/03/200795,057 mi+9,577 mi
- 07/03/200795,060 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/2008113,533 mi+18,473 mi
- 17/03/2009124,582 mi+11,049 mi
- 30/03/2009124,848 mi+266 mi
- 09/04/2010138,306 mi+13,458 mi
- 09/04/2010138,306 mi
- 07/11/2012160,657 mi+22,351 mi
Average of roughly 11,112 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R329 YOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R329 YOO) between February 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.