1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P45 BJO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 216,404 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P45 BJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 216,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P45 BJO 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 (P45 BJO) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
P45 BJO Mileage History
- 09/09/2023200,178 mi
- 11/09/2024202,671 mi+2,493 mi
- 16/09/2024202,833 mi+162 mi
- 16/10/2025216,404 mi+13,571 mi
- 16/10/2025216,404 mi
Average of roughly 7,715 miles per year across 5 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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