No, P261 BDF is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P261 BDF?

The first MOT test for P261 BDF is due by 2 April 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of P261 BDF?

The recorded mileage for P261 BDF is 175,269 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P261 BDF ULEZ compliant?

No, P261 BDF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P261 BDF

P261 BDF

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 175,269 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (31 Jan 2025)
Recorded Mileage: 175,269 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

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Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31 Jan 2025

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1997

Engine

2370cc

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P261 BDF Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 17/02/2025
175,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (79 mentions)

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P261 BDF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 11:32

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P261 BDF) between October 2005 and February 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 17 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (79 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 100 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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P261 BDF Mileage History

19/10/2005106,662 mi
11/10/2006113,496 mi+6,834 mi
12/10/2006113,496 mi
16/10/2007120,467 mi+6,971 mi
25/10/2007120,633 mi+166 mi
22/10/2008129,104 mi+8,471 mi
22/10/2009138,345 mi+9,241 mi
22/10/2009138,345 mi
15/10/2010149,025 mi+10,680 mi
19/10/2010149,110 mi+85 mi
01/11/2011157,253 mi+8,143 mi
16/10/2012159,454 mi+2,201 mi
18/10/2012159,454 mi
07/11/2013161,631 mi+2,177 mi
12/11/2013161,631 mi
27/10/2014162,934 mi+1,303 mi
29/10/2014162,934 mi
30/10/2015165,409 mi+2,475 mi
02/11/2015165,409 mi
26/10/2016114,789 mi-50,620 mi
02/11/2016168,355 mi+53,566 mi
30/10/2017171,053 mi+2,698 mi
01/11/2017171,053 mi
23/07/2018172,224 mi+1,171 mi
09/07/2019172,475 mi+251 mi
27/07/2020173,407 mi+932 mi
29/07/2021174,427 mi+1,020 mi
03/08/2021174,441 mi+14 mi
17/02/2025175,269 mi+828 mi

Average of roughly 3,549 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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