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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R478 BEY

R478 BEY

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 204,330 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2370cc

R478 BEY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
  • 204,330 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R478 BEY Mileage History

  1. 08/01/2024189,844 mi
  2. 06/01/2025198,390 mi+8,546 mi
  3. 10/03/2025198,414 mi+24 mi
  4. 05/03/2026204,328 mi+5,914 mi
  5. 17/03/2026204,330 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R478 BEY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (R478 BEY) between January 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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