1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P385 CTA
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 224,605 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,605 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
P385 CTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2023
- 224,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P385 CTA Mileage History
- 06/07/2022222,091 mi
- 07/07/2022222,092 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2023224,605 mi+2,513 mi
- 10/07/2023224,605 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P385 CTA 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 (P385 CTA) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Fuel pipe leaking no2 to no3 injector spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel pipe leaking injector spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake valve leaking rear compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))”.
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