1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R813 LRS
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 171,371 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R813 LRS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2014
- 171,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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R813 LRS Mileage History
- 21/07/2006104,182 mi
- 26/06/2007114,476 mi+10,294 mi
- 10/07/2008125,185 mi+10,709 mi
- 02/07/2009135,478 mi+10,293 mi
- 02/07/2009135,478 mi
- 08/07/2010143,398 mi+7,920 mi
- 09/07/2010143,398 mi
- 08/07/2011151,911 mi+8,513 mi
- 08/07/2011151,911 mi
- 03/07/2012158,620 mi+6,709 mi
- 06/07/2012158,620 mi
- 02/07/2013163,487 mi+4,867 mi
- 03/07/2013163,487 mi
- 15/07/2014171,371 mi+7,884 mi
Average of roughly 8,416 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R813 LRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R813 LRS) between July 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
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