The road tax status for P305 GRB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P305 GRB?

The MOT for P305 GRB is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P305 GRB?

The recorded mileage for P305 GRB is 137,720 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P305 GRB ULEZ compliant?

No, P305 GRB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P305 GRB

P305 GRB

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 137,720 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26 Feb 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 137,720 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2370cc

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P305 GRB Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
137,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (58 mentions)

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P305 GRB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 03:32

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P305 GRB) between May 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (58 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 118 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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P305 GRB Mileage History

02/05/200648,924 mi
03/05/200753,822 mi+4,898 mi
17/04/200858,736 mi+4,914 mi
07/04/200968,432 mi+9,696 mi
06/07/200968,989 mi+557 mi
15/01/201069,009 mi+20 mi
17/12/201071,131 mi+2,122 mi
16/12/201171,510 mi+379 mi
07/01/201376,243 mi+4,733 mi
07/01/201376,243 mi
10/01/201480,068 mi+3,825 mi
12/01/201588,800 mi+8,732 mi
15/01/201696,429 mi+7,629 mi
11/01/2017104,244 mi+7,815 mi
04/01/2018111,383 mi+7,139 mi
03/01/2019117,907 mi+6,524 mi
07/01/2020123,602 mi+5,695 mi
16/01/2020123,602 mi
24/02/2021128,142 mi+4,540 mi
25/01/2022131,789 mi+3,647 mi
26/01/2022131,789 mi
02/02/2023133,744 mi+1,955 mi
03/02/2023133,744 mi
26/02/2024136,782 mi+3,038 mi
27/02/2024136,784 mi+2 mi
30/01/2025137,154 mi+370 mi
10/02/2026137,708 mi+554 mi
18/02/2026137,720 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 4,485 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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