1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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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P273 GFC Mileage History
- 02/05/200664,313 mi
- 24/04/200771,516 mi+7,203 mi
- 21/04/200877,794 mi+6,278 mi
- 22/04/200983,645 mi+5,851 mi
- 22/04/200983,645 mi
- 04/05/201090,285 mi+6,640 mi
- 08/05/201090,285 mi
- 28/04/201197,313 mi+7,028 mi
- 09/05/2012101,936 mi+4,623 mi
- 25/04/2013106,269 mi+4,333 mi
- 25/04/2013106,269 mi
- 29/04/2014109,579 mi+3,310 mi
- 29/04/2014109,579 mi
- 27/04/2015112,347 mi+2,768 mi
- 05/04/2016114,588 mi+2,241 mi
- 19/04/2017117,145 mi+2,557 mi
- 03/04/2018118,425 mi+1,280 mi
- 04/04/2019119,785 mi+1,360 mi
- 24/04/2019119,845 mi+60 mi
- 07/09/2020120,722 mi+877 mi
- 25/03/2021120,823 mi+101 mi
- 15/03/2022137,818 mi+16,995 mi
- 15/03/2022137,818 mi
- 17/01/2023139,990 mi+2,172 mi
- 17/01/2023139,991 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2024143,918 mi+3,927 mi
- 14/01/2025146,503 mi+2,585 mi
- 17/01/2025146,506 mi+3 mi
- 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
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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