1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R626 ANB
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 229,437 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R626 ANB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2022
- 229,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R626 ANB Mileage History
- 04/01/2022229,437 mi
- 05/01/2022229,437 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R626 ANB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R626 ANB) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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