1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · ECZ 3380
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 176,148 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
ECZ 3380 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 176,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (49 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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ECZ 3380 Mileage History
- 04/04/2007135,130 mi
- 07/04/2007135,140 mi+10 mi
- 09/04/2008140,946 mi+5,806 mi
- 09/04/2008140,949 mi+3 mi
- 20/03/2009145,448 mi+4,499 mi
- 10/04/2010149,572 mi+4,124 mi
- 22/04/2011155,343 mi+5,771 mi
- 05/05/2011155,364 mi+21 mi
- 12/04/2012158,011 mi+2,647 mi
- 25/02/2013161,683 mi+3,672 mi
- 26/03/2014164,679 mi+2,996 mi
- 01/04/2014164,679 mi
- 21/04/2015165,704 mi+1,025 mi
- 05/05/2015165,790 mi+86 mi
- 12/05/2016166,670 mi+880 mi
- 13/05/2016166,670 mi
- 24/04/2017168,122 mi+1,452 mi
- 26/04/2017168,122 mi
- 26/06/2019169,051 mi+929 mi
- 28/06/2019169,071 mi+20 mi
- 21/05/2021171,153 mi+2,082 mi
- 28/05/2021171,154 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2022176,146 mi+4,992 mi
- 09/09/2022176,148 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,658 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
ECZ 3380 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (ECZ 3380) between April 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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