1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R834 BDV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 157,378 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R834 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 157,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R834 BDV Mileage History
- 06/09/2022144,112 mi
- 17/08/2023147,187 mi+3,075 mi
- 05/09/2023147,356 mi+169 mi
- 17/04/2025151,029 mi+3,673 mi
- 14/04/2026157,378 mi+6,349 mi
Average of roughly 3,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R834 BDV 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 Transporter (R834 BDV) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle fixing nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle i”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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