1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P445 AJR
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/03/1997. Recorded mileage 193,090 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,090 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
P445 AJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 193,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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P445 AJR Mileage History
- 01/04/2024187,127 mi
- 03/04/2024187,127 mi
- 07/04/2025190,079 mi+2,952 mi
- 15/04/2025190,101 mi+22 mi
- 16/04/2026193,090 mi+2,989 mi
Average of roughly 2,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P445 AJR 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 (P445 AJR) 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: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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