1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R474 ACV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 69,055 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
R474 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 69,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R474 ACV Mileage History
- 31/08/202359,450 mi
- 27/08/202462,028 mi+2,578 mi
- 27/08/202462,033 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/202564,510 mi+2,477 mi
- 04/09/202669,055 mi+4,545 mi
Average of roughly 3,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R474 ACV 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 (R474 ACV) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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