1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · HIJ 1497
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 173,175 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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HIJ 1497 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 173,175 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.
HIJ 1497 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 (HIJ 1497) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HIJ 1497 Mileage History
- 25/11/2021166,387 mi
- 20/10/2023166,490 mi+103 mi
- 20/10/2023166,490 mi
- 04/10/2024169,457 mi+2,967 mi
- 14/10/2025173,175 mi+3,718 mi
Average of roughly 1,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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