1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P361 FNT
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 191,938 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P361 FNT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2022
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P361 FNT 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 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P361 FNT) between March 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
P361 FNT Mileage History
- 22/03/2006128,697 mi
- 31/03/2006128,906 mi+209 mi
- 28/03/2007132,608 mi+3,702 mi
- 29/03/2007132,661 mi+53 mi
- 10/01/2008134,386 mi+1,725 mi
- 10/01/2008134,386 mi
- 09/01/2009142,397 mi+8,011 mi
- 13/01/2009142,397 mi
- 23/03/2010157,360 mi+14,963 mi
- 23/03/2010157,360 mi
- 01/04/2011169,931 mi+12,571 mi
- 01/04/2011169,931 mi
- 24/03/2012175,113 mi+5,182 mi
- 05/04/2012175,320 mi+207 mi
- 03/04/2013187,056 mi+11,736 mi
- 05/04/2013187,122 mi+66 mi
- 27/11/2014190,118 mi+2,996 mi
- 12/08/2016190,141 mi+23 mi
- 10/08/2017114,846 mi-75,295 mi
- 14/08/2017114,848 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/2018111,781 mi-3,067 mi
- 05/11/2018111,783 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/2021191,938 mi+80,155 mi
Average of roughly 4,226 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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