1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P304 BPL
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 193,223 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,223 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
P304 BPL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 193,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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P304 BPL Mileage History
- 11/04/2022166,085 mi
- 22/07/2023177,140 mi+11,055 mi
- 12/08/2024187,610 mi+10,470 mi
- 01/08/2025193,223 mi+5,613 mi
Average of roughly 8,203 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P304 BPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P304 BPL) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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