1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P254 MKN
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/04/1997. Recorded mileage 178,472 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
P254 MKN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 178,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (17 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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P254 MKN Mileage History
- 06/03/2006123,556 mi
- 11/03/2006123,561 mi+5 mi
- 02/04/2007135,278 mi+11,717 mi
- 17/06/2009138,181 mi+2,903 mi
- 19/06/2009138,181 mi
- 26/03/2010138,417 mi+236 mi
- 13/04/2011138,697 mi+280 mi
- 11/04/2012139,909 mi+1,212 mi
- 18/06/2013140,479 mi+570 mi
- 19/06/2013140,480 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2014149,514 mi+9,034 mi
- 22/06/2016153,580 mi+4,066 mi
- 22/06/2016153,580 mi
- 19/03/2021159,888 mi+6,308 mi
- 01/04/2021159,892 mi+4 mi
- 31/03/2022166,073 mi+6,181 mi
- 31/03/2022166,073 mi
- 17/03/2023169,900 mi+3,827 mi
- 22/03/2024175,195 mi+5,295 mi
- 18/03/2025177,829 mi+2,634 mi
- 18/03/2025177,829 mi
- 27/03/2026178,472 mi+643 mi
Average of roughly 2,738 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P254 MKN 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 (P254 MKN) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Steering (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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