1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R621 BNH
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 182,430 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
R621 BNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 182,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R621 BNH Mileage History
- 16/10/2023166,170 mi
- 17/10/2024172,398 mi+6,228 mi
- 19/10/2024172,414 mi+16 mi
- 20/10/2025182,312 mi+9,898 mi
- 24/10/2025182,430 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 8,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R621 BNH 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 Lt (R621 BNH) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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