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MOT Valid

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P273 GFC

P273 GFC

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/04/1997. Recorded mileage 152,619 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,619 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/01/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

P273 GFC Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
  • 152,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P273 GFC Mileage History

  1. 02/05/200664,313 mi
  2. 24/04/200771,516 mi+7,203 mi
  3. 21/04/200877,794 mi+6,278 mi
  4. 22/04/200983,645 mi+5,851 mi
  5. 22/04/200983,645 mi
  6. 04/05/201090,285 mi+6,640 mi
  7. 08/05/201090,285 mi
  8. 28/04/201197,313 mi+7,028 mi
  9. 09/05/2012101,936 mi+4,623 mi
  10. 25/04/2013106,269 mi+4,333 mi
  11. 25/04/2013106,269 mi
  12. 29/04/2014109,579 mi+3,310 mi
  13. 29/04/2014109,579 mi
  14. 27/04/2015112,347 mi+2,768 mi
  15. 05/04/2016114,588 mi+2,241 mi
  16. 19/04/2017117,145 mi+2,557 mi
  17. 03/04/2018118,425 mi+1,280 mi
  18. 04/04/2019119,785 mi+1,360 mi
  19. 24/04/2019119,845 mi+60 mi
  20. 07/09/2020120,722 mi+877 mi
  21. 25/03/2021120,823 mi+101 mi
  22. 15/03/2022137,818 mi+16,995 mi
  23. 15/03/2022137,818 mi
  24. 17/01/2023139,990 mi+2,172 mi
  25. 17/01/2023139,991 mi+1 mi
  26. 29/01/2024143,918 mi+3,927 mi
  27. 14/01/2025146,503 mi+2,585 mi
  28. 17/01/2025146,506 mi+3 mi
  29. 15/01/2026152,619 mi+6,113 mi

Average of roughly 4,481 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

P273 GFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:39
MOT Analysis

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

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P273 GFC) between May 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 58 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Central Seat belt missing receiver (7.1.2 (a))”.

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