1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P351 FTV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 45,687 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P351 FTV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 45,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P351 FTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P351 FTV) between April 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
P351 FTV Mileage History
- 12/04/200726,653 mi
- 02/04/200829,624 mi+2,971 mi
- 30/04/200930,253 mi+629 mi
- 04/05/201031,519 mi+1,266 mi
- 04/05/201031,519 mi
- 28/04/201132,335 mi+816 mi
- 01/05/201232,893 mi+558 mi
- 03/04/201433,095 mi+202 mi
- 04/04/201433,095 mi
- 08/04/201534,113 mi+1,018 mi
- 26/04/201635,600 mi+1,487 mi
- 21/04/201737,763 mi+2,163 mi
- 25/04/201838,841 mi+1,078 mi
- 09/04/201939,247 mi+406 mi
- 31/03/202141,340 mi+2,093 mi
- 08/04/202242,736 mi+1,396 mi
- 27/05/202343,675 mi+939 mi
- 30/07/202445,158 mi+1,483 mi
- 30/07/202445,158 mi
- 10/04/202645,687 mi+529 mi
Average of roughly 1,002 miles per year across 20 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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