1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · P124 GRD
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 131,109 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P124 GRD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 131,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P124 GRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P124 GRD) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Bumper insecure Inner Bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
P124 GRD Mileage History
- 05/06/200665,159 mi
- 01/06/200769,818 mi+4,659 mi
- 01/06/200769,818 mi
- 22/05/200872,779 mi+2,961 mi
- 05/06/200977,754 mi+4,975 mi
- 26/05/201081,715 mi+3,961 mi
- 14/06/201186,393 mi+4,678 mi
- 14/06/201288,213 mi+1,820 mi
- 13/06/201390,844 mi+2,631 mi
- 13/06/201390,844 mi
- 26/06/201493,003 mi+2,159 mi
- 18/06/201595,509 mi+2,506 mi
- 29/07/201595,517 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/201697,087 mi+1,570 mi
- 28/07/201697,088 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2017105,494 mi+8,406 mi
- 26/07/2017105,494 mi
- 17/07/2018113,949 mi+8,455 mi
- 11/07/2019122,455 mi+8,506 mi
- 23/07/2020123,432 mi+977 mi
- 09/06/2021124,649 mi+1,217 mi
- 14/07/2022125,966 mi+1,317 mi
- 06/07/2023129,501 mi+3,535 mi
- 06/07/2023129,501 mi
- 09/08/2024130,359 mi+858 mi
- 12/08/2024130,359 mi
- 31/07/2025130,942 mi+583 mi
- 31/07/2025130,942 mi
- 31/07/2026131,109 mi+167 mi
- 05/08/2026131,109 mi
Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 30 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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