1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R625 ANB
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 197,996 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R625 ANB Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 197,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R625 ANB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R625 ANB) between October 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R625 ANB Mileage History
- 12/10/200579,656 mi
- 17/10/200686,560 mi+6,904 mi
- 15/10/200791,071 mi+4,511 mi
- 13/10/200894,445 mi+3,374 mi
- 13/10/200997,850 mi+3,405 mi
- 14/10/200997,850 mi
- 05/10/2010102,659 mi+4,809 mi
- 03/10/2011110,660 mi+8,001 mi
- 09/10/2012117,660 mi+7,000 mi
- 16/10/2013124,751 mi+7,091 mi
- 17/07/2014131,129 mi+6,378 mi
- 18/07/2014131,129 mi
- 06/07/2015142,148 mi+11,019 mi
- 07/07/2015142,148 mi
- 04/08/2016151,585 mi+9,437 mi
- 05/08/2016151,585 mi
- 10/07/2017156,471 mi+4,886 mi
- 19/07/2018165,179 mi+8,708 mi
- 20/07/2018165,179 mi
- 25/07/2019173,461 mi+8,282 mi
- 26/07/2019173,462 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2020179,902 mi+6,440 mi
- 03/09/2020179,902 mi
- 20/08/2021185,369 mi+5,467 mi
- 07/09/2021185,369 mi
- 09/09/2021185,370 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2022187,974 mi+2,604 mi
- 30/10/2023191,077 mi+3,103 mi
- 30/10/2023191,077 mi
- 27/11/2024194,358 mi+3,281 mi
- 19/11/2025197,992 mi+3,634 mi
- 26/11/2025197,996 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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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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