1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P382 HPY
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 118,029 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P382 HPY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 118,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P382 HPY Mileage History
- 04/04/200684,610 mi
- 28/03/200785,963 mi+1,353 mi
- 03/04/200887,154 mi+1,191 mi
- 19/06/200991,095 mi+3,941 mi
- 11/06/201091,868 mi+773 mi
- 28/07/201193,380 mi+1,512 mi
- 28/07/201193,380 mi
- 14/07/201295,526 mi+2,146 mi
- 26/07/201397,100 mi+1,574 mi
- 11/07/201499,442 mi+2,342 mi
- 10/07/2015103,502 mi+4,060 mi
- 15/07/2016107,022 mi+3,520 mi
- 23/08/2017108,090 mi+1,068 mi
- 23/08/2017108,090 mi
- 10/08/2018108,533 mi+443 mi
- 10/08/2018108,533 mi
- 13/08/2019110,893 mi+2,360 mi
- 13/07/2020112,826 mi+1,933 mi
- 16/03/2022117,286 mi+4,460 mi
- 30/05/2024117,907 mi+621 mi
- 20/06/2025118,029 mi+122 mi
Average of roughly 1,740 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P382 HPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P382 HPY) between April 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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