1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P237 EVJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 156,390 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P237 EVJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2022
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P237 EVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P237 EVJ) between June 2005 and June 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
P237 EVJ Mileage History
- 21/06/200575,801 mi
- 21/06/200575,801 mi
- 21/06/200684,831 mi+9,030 mi
- 26/06/200796,836 mi+12,005 mi
- 28/06/2008107,266 mi+10,430 mi
- 18/06/2009116,151 mi+8,885 mi
- 26/06/2010119,769 mi+3,618 mi
- 13/09/2011127,521 mi+7,752 mi
- 15/09/2011127,523 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/2012135,528 mi+8,005 mi
- 21/11/2012135,530 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2013139,638 mi+4,108 mi
- 12/11/2013139,638 mi
- 22/10/2014143,526 mi+3,888 mi
- 31/10/2014143,527 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2016150,771 mi+7,244 mi
- 17/01/2017156,366 mi+5,595 mi
- 16/06/2021156,390 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,041 miles per year across 18 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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