The road tax status for R527 BGU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R527 BGU?

The MOT for R527 BGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R527 BGU?

The recorded mileage for R527 BGU is 212,042 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R527 BGU ULEZ compliant?

No, R527 BGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R527 BGU

R527 BGU

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12/09/1997. Recorded mileage 212,042 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/03/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 212,042 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/03/2026

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Mileage: 212,042 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2370cc

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R527 BGU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
212,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R527 BGU Mileage History

01/04/2022198,361 mi
22/03/2023202,221 mi+3,860 mi
14/03/2024206,147 mi+3,926 mi
22/03/2024206,149 mi+2 mi
14/03/2025212,042 mi+5,893 mi

Average of roughly 4,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R527 BGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 17:08

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R527 BGU) between April 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 March 2025 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting BY”; “Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting all over (6.2.2 (”; “Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”.

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