1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P276 BFH
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 245,269 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,269 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
P276 BFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 245,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P276 BFH Mileage History
- 16/08/2024239,848 mi
- 22/08/2024239,861 mi+13 mi
- 25/07/2025240,012 mi+151 mi
- 28/07/2025240,038 mi+26 mi
- 30/07/2026245,269 mi+5,231 mi
Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P276 BFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P276 BFH) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Service brake lagging in operation both (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
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