1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R870 BMX
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 91,052 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R870 BMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 91,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R870 BMX 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 (R870 BMX) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R870 BMX Mileage History
- 20/04/202284,490 mi
- 26/04/202386,594 mi+2,104 mi
- 29/04/202488,237 mi+1,643 mi
- 22/04/202589,899 mi+1,662 mi
- 27/04/202691,052 mi+1,153 mi
Average of roughly 1,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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