1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R367 ABT
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 212,585 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2461cc
R367 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 212,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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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R367 ABT Mileage History
- 05/08/2024196,135 mi
- 12/07/2025202,009 mi+5,874 mi
- 12/07/2025202,009 mi
- 10/08/2026212,542 mi+10,533 mi
- 11/08/2026212,585 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 8,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R367 ABT 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 (R367 ABT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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