1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · 657 HOM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07/05/1997. Recorded mileage 43,430 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
657 HOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 43,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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657 HOM Mileage History
- 11/07/202542,351 mi
- 18/07/202542,372 mi+21 mi
- 16/07/202643,404 mi+1,032 mi
- 20/07/202643,430 mi+26 mi
- 20/07/202643,430 mi
Average of roughly 1,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
657 HOM 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 (657 HOM) between July 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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