1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R771 XVX
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 192,500 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R771 XVX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2010
- 192,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R771 XVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R771 XVX) between October 2005 and April 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R771 XVX Mileage History
- 26/10/2005157,253 mi
- 27/10/2005157,253 mi
- 03/04/2007166,119 mi+8,866 mi
- 03/04/2007166,119 mi
- 02/05/2008172,677 mi+6,558 mi
- 02/05/2008172,684 mi+7 mi
- 08/04/2010192,500 mi+19,816 mi
- 09/04/2010192,500 mi
Average of roughly 7,919 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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