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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R438 DHU

R438 DHU

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17/10/1997. Recorded mileage 249,715 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

R438 DHU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
  • 249,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 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
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R438 DHU Mileage History

  1. 15/07/2022247,519 mi
  2. 10/06/2023247,724 mi+205 mi
  3. 08/06/2024248,583 mi+859 mi
  4. 02/06/2025249,710 mi+1,127 mi
  5. 04/06/2025249,715 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R438 DHU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (R438 DHU) between July 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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