1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P433 AFV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1997. Recorded mileage 173,162 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,162 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
P433 AFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 173,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P433 AFV Mileage History
- 06/04/2024172,566 mi
- 18/04/2024172,566 mi
- 28/04/2025173,162 mi+596 mi
- 30/04/2025173,162 mi
- 16/04/2026173,162 mi
Average of roughly 294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P433 AFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P433 AFV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 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 (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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