1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P296 CTT
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 233,973 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
P296 CTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 233,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 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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P296 CTT Mileage History
- 16/05/2023226,007 mi
- 24/05/2023226,009 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/2024233,967 mi+7,958 mi
- 22/10/2024233,971 mi+4 mi
- 31/10/2024233,973 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P296 CTT 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 (P296 CTT) between May 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x ho”.
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