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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P261 BSB

P261 BSB

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 May 1997. Recorded mileage 183,635 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
183,635 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc
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P261 BSB Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
  • 183,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

P261 BSB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P261 BSB) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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P261 BSB Mileage History

  1. 10/05/2022183,115 mi
  2. 09/05/2024183,624 mi+509 mi
  3. 13/05/2024183,635 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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