1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R851 SDC
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 189,393 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 May 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R851 SDC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2018
- 189,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R851 SDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R851 SDC) between October 2005 and July 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.
R851 SDC Mileage History
- 05/10/200597,127 mi
- 05/10/2006104,592 mi+7,465 mi
- 05/10/2006104,602 mi+10 mi
- 12/12/2007115,833 mi+11,231 mi
- 25/11/2008118,738 mi+2,905 mi
- 02/12/2009123,601 mi+4,863 mi
- 09/12/2009123,601 mi
- 08/12/2010136,413 mi+12,812 mi
- 01/12/2011152,627 mi+16,214 mi
- 06/12/2011152,735 mi+108 mi
- 05/12/2012161,748 mi+9,013 mi
- 26/02/2014170,986 mi+9,238 mi
- 04/03/2015178,451 mi+7,465 mi
- 06/04/2016185,250 mi+6,799 mi
- 27/06/2017187,170 mi+1,920 mi
- 28/07/2018189,393 mi+2,223 mi
Average of roughly 7,202 miles per year across 16 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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