1996 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P297 UUF
1996 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11/10/1996. Recorded mileage 123,510 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1896cc
P297 UUF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 123,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P297 UUF Mileage History
- 22/03/2006161,802 mi
- 28/03/2007171,785 mi+9,983 mi
- 26/03/2008176,696 mi+4,911 mi
- 01/04/2008176,696 mi
- 04/05/2009181,235 mi+4,539 mi
- 26/04/2011208,107 mi+26,872 mi
- 28/04/2011208,107 mi
- 13/04/2012210,116 mi+2,009 mi
- 20/04/2012210,220 mi+104 mi
- 11/05/2013212,364 mi+2,144 mi
- 03/05/2014212,924 mi+560 mi
- 09/05/2015213,465 mi+541 mi
- 07/05/2016215,043 mi+1,578 mi
- 23/05/2017218,042 mi+2,999 mi
- 29/05/2018219,842 mi+1,800 mi
- 29/05/2018219,842 mi
- 30/05/2019219,852 mi+10 mi
- 09/11/2020220,843 mi+991 mi
- 05/04/2022123,128 mi-97,715 mi
- 08/04/2022123,134 mi+6 mi
- 01/04/2023123,291 mi+157 mi
- 01/04/2023123,291 mi
- 29/04/2024123,334 mi+43 mi
- 29/06/2026123,494 mi+160 mi
- 14/07/2026123,510 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly -1,885 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P297 UUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (P297 UUF) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”.
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