1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · J4 DTS
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02/01/1997. Recorded mileage 194,311 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,311 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
J4 DTS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2023
- 194,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J4 DTS Mileage History
- 29/12/200597,333 mi
- 29/12/200597,333 mi
- 04/01/2007100,842 mi+3,509 mi
- 05/01/2007100,866 mi+24 mi
- 02/01/2008102,369 mi+1,503 mi
- 02/01/2008102,369 mi
- 05/01/2009102,369 mi
- 05/01/2010102,369 mi
- 07/01/2010102,369 mi
- 07/01/2011109,260 mi+6,891 mi
- 05/01/2012117,769 mi+8,509 mi
- 05/01/2012117,769 mi
- 08/05/2013121,500 mi+3,731 mi
- 10/05/2013121,502 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2015168,070 mi+46,568 mi
- 14/09/2016175,540 mi+7,470 mi
- 25/09/2017182,586 mi+7,046 mi
- 30/09/2017182,586 mi
- 26/09/2018187,223 mi+4,637 mi
- 24/09/2019190,281 mi+3,058 mi
- 24/09/2019190,281 mi
- 25/09/2020192,538 mi+2,257 mi
- 10/02/2023194,311 mi+1,773 mi
Average of roughly 5,665 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
J4 DTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (J4 DTS) between December 2005 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2023 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: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box saection (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”.
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