1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R960 BEU
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 105,895 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R960 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 105,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R960 BEU Mileage History
- 06/04/202395,592 mi
- 06/03/202499,386 mi+3,794 mi
- 18/03/2025102,294 mi+2,908 mi
- 20/03/2026105,888 mi+3,594 mi
- 24/03/2026105,895 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R960 BEU 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 (R960 BEU) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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