1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R894 BTU
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 138,364 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R894 BTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 138,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R894 BTU Mileage History
- 07/06/2024134,980 mi
- 28/04/2025136,205 mi+1,225 mi
- 28/04/2025136,205 mi
- 23/04/2026138,364 mi+2,159 mi
Average of roughly 1,804 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R894 BTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R894 BTU) between June 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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