1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P24 DRM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 136,682 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P24 DRM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 136,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P24 DRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P24 DRM) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P24 DRM Mileage History
- 30/08/200693,650 mi
- 30/08/200693,650 mi
- 20/09/2007100,170 mi+6,520 mi
- 20/09/2007100,170 mi
- 12/09/2008107,064 mi+6,894 mi
- 16/09/2008107,064 mi
- 11/09/2009113,288 mi+6,224 mi
- 11/09/2009113,293 mi+5 mi
- 22/09/2010118,397 mi+5,104 mi
- 04/10/2010118,406 mi+9 mi
- 13/10/2011123,604 mi+5,198 mi
- 04/01/2019123,668 mi+64 mi
- 04/01/2020128,214 mi+4,546 mi
- 14/01/2021130,402 mi+2,188 mi
- 17/01/2022132,405 mi+2,003 mi
- 24/06/2023134,448 mi+2,043 mi
- 26/06/2023134,452 mi+4 mi
- 14/03/2024134,555 mi+103 mi
- 17/04/2025136,309 mi+1,754 mi
- 01/05/2026136,682 mi+373 mi
Average of roughly 2,188 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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