1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · FWE 85H
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 129,662 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FWE 85H Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 129,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FWE 85H 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 (FWE 85H) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
FWE 85H Mileage History
- 10/06/2022107,587 mi
- 07/06/2023115,602 mi+8,015 mi
- 07/06/2024121,165 mi+5,563 mi
- 10/06/2025129,662 mi+8,497 mi
Average of roughly 7,356 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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