1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · L22 VAG
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 192,640 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L22 VAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 192,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L22 VAG 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 (L22 VAG) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floo”; “Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
L22 VAG Mileage History
- 05/09/2023188,914 mi
- 11/02/2025192,580 mi+3,666 mi
- 05/08/2025192,596 mi+16 mi
- 07/08/2025192,596 mi
- 07/08/2026192,640 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 5 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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