1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R617 BNV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05/09/1997. Recorded mileage 195,362 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,362 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
R617 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 195,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R617 BNV Mileage History
- 24/03/2023191,378 mi
- 29/03/2023191,387 mi+9 mi
- 26/03/2024192,847 mi+1,460 mi
- 28/03/2024192,849 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/2026195,362 mi+2,513 mi
Average of roughly 1,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R617 BNV 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 (R617 BNV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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