VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER1997 · 2.5L Diesel

R481 BDA

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — Diesel, 2459cc. This vehicle has 257,383 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 07/11/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 257,383
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2459cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 70 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 5/16/2026, 1:04:31 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R481 BDA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2023 to October 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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