1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P193 HNH
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 228,695 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,695 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
P193 HNH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 228,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 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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P193 HNH Mileage History
- 27/03/2006111,196 mi
- 29/03/2007126,233 mi+15,037 mi
- 19/03/2008131,823 mi+5,590 mi
- 19/03/2008131,823 mi
- 01/05/2009137,888 mi+6,065 mi
- 21/04/2010142,494 mi+4,606 mi
- 15/04/2011142,494 mi
- 16/04/2011142,494 mi
- 27/04/2012142,494 mi
- 01/05/2012142,454 mi-40 mi
- 22/04/2013142,494 mi+40 mi
- 23/04/2013142,494 mi
- 11/07/2014219,145 mi+76,651 mi
- 11/07/2014219,145 mi
- 07/08/2015221,526 mi+2,381 mi
- 27/05/2017222,217 mi+691 mi
- 23/01/2019222,456 mi+239 mi
- 30/03/2020224,027 mi+1,571 mi
- 26/03/2021226,795 mi+2,768 mi
- 17/08/2022228,581 mi+1,786 mi
- 17/08/2022228,581 mi
- 13/08/2025228,695 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 6,062 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P193 HNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P193 HNH) between March 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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