1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P276 BFH
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 245,314 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P276 BFH Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 245,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P276 BFH) between January 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Steering (15 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P276 BFH Mileage History
- 05/01/2007115,723 mi
- 03/01/2008127,165 mi+11,442 mi
- 03/01/2008127,165 mi
- 29/01/2009142,884 mi+15,719 mi
- 24/11/2009155,587 mi+12,703 mi
- 24/11/2009155,587 mi
- 16/11/2010161,377 mi+5,790 mi
- 18/11/2010161,460 mi+83 mi
- 25/08/2011165,893 mi+4,433 mi
- 30/08/2011165,896 mi+3 mi
- 24/08/2012167,288 mi+1,392 mi
- 28/08/2013168,190 mi+902 mi
- 28/08/2014168,916 mi+726 mi
- 07/08/2015169,462 mi+546 mi
- 07/08/2015169,463 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2016171,112 mi+1,649 mi
- 12/08/2016171,112 mi
- 22/08/2017182,639 mi+11,527 mi
- 13/08/2018191,210 mi+8,571 mi
- 23/08/2019199,830 mi+8,620 mi
- 28/08/2020208,396 mi+8,566 mi
- 23/08/2021219,165 mi+10,769 mi
- 19/08/2022228,454 mi+9,289 mi
- 19/08/2022228,454 mi
- 29/08/2023234,799 mi+6,345 mi
- 29/08/2023234,799 mi
- 16/08/2024239,848 mi+5,049 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
- 18/09/2026245,314 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 6,578 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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