1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P408 DEP
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 236,001 km. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 236,001 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P408 DEP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2023
- 236,001 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P408 DEP 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 (P408 DEP) between April 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 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: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
P408 DEP Odometer History
- 01/04/2022224,362 km
- 02/04/2022224,362 km
- 18/11/2023235,989 km+11,627 km
- 25/11/2023236,001 km+12 km
Average of roughly 7,051 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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