1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · P142 GRD
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/07/1997. Recorded mileage 99,801 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1968cc
P142 GRD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 99,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P142 GRD Mileage History
- 15/11/200562,862 mi
- 15/11/200562,862 mi
- 23/02/200763,512 mi+650 mi
- 26/02/200863,870 mi+358 mi
- 12/02/200966,663 mi+2,793 mi
- 18/02/201068,775 mi+2,112 mi
- 25/02/201068,776 mi+1 mi
- 15/02/201172,256 mi+3,480 mi
- 16/02/201172,257 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201273,529 mi+1,272 mi
- 21/02/201273,530 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201375,157 mi+1,627 mi
- 03/02/201476,762 mi+1,605 mi
- 10/03/201578,178 mi+1,416 mi
- 11/03/201679,995 mi+1,817 mi
- 14/03/201680,001 mi+6 mi
- 06/03/201782,323 mi+2,322 mi
- 22/03/201883,485 mi+1,162 mi
- 08/03/201984,558 mi+1,073 mi
- 08/03/201984,562 mi+4 mi
- 17/03/202085,902 mi+1,340 mi
- 11/03/202187,548 mi+1,646 mi
- 14/03/202289,972 mi+2,424 mi
- 06/04/202391,715 mi+1,743 mi
- 11/03/202493,077 mi+1,362 mi
- 09/04/202594,228 mi+1,151 mi
- 23/03/202699,798 mi+5,570 mi
- 19/05/202699,801 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,801 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P142 GRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P142 GRD) between November 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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