1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P185 JSP
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 200,347 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
P185 JSP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2010
- 200,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P185 JSP Mileage History
- 04/05/2006158,582 mi
- 16/10/2006163,208 mi+4,626 mi
- 17/10/2006163,210 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/2007168,381 mi+5,171 mi
- 02/11/2007168,385 mi+4 mi
- 20/11/2008180,911 mi+12,526 mi
- 20/11/2008180,911 mi
- 30/11/2009191,589 mi+10,678 mi
- 30/11/2009191,589 mi
- 01/12/2010200,347 mi+8,758 mi
- 01/12/2010200,347 mi
Average of roughly 9,123 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P185 JSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P185 JSP) between May 2006 and December 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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