1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P470 DCN
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/05/1997. Recorded mileage 223,158 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
P470 DCN Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 223,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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P470 DCN Mileage History
- 18/01/200684,944 mi
- 20/01/200684,944 mi
- 16/04/200789,537 mi+4,593 mi
- 04/09/200896,423 mi+6,886 mi
- 12/09/200896,423 mi
- 27/10/200997,004 mi+581 mi
- 11/10/2010104,031 mi+7,027 mi
- 25/10/2011116,701 mi+12,670 mi
- 23/10/2012126,577 mi+9,876 mi
- 24/10/2012126,577 mi
- 21/10/2013132,010 mi+5,433 mi
- 06/02/2015140,187 mi+8,177 mi
- 26/01/2016148,354 mi+8,167 mi
- 10/02/2016148,484 mi+130 mi
- 09/01/2017158,359 mi+9,875 mi
- 20/01/2017158,404 mi+45 mi
- 23/01/2018168,163 mi+9,759 mi
- 06/02/2019176,076 mi+7,913 mi
- 13/05/2020182,851 mi+6,775 mi
- 21/05/2020182,862 mi+11 mi
- 26/04/2021187,506 mi+4,644 mi
- 26/04/2021187,517 mi+11 mi
- 18/05/2022195,210 mi+7,693 mi
- 23/05/2023205,645 mi+10,435 mi
- 20/05/2024211,551 mi+5,906 mi
- 20/05/2025218,504 mi+6,953 mi
- 21/05/2025218,507 mi+3 mi
- 13/07/2026223,158 mi+4,651 mi
- 13/07/2026223,158 mi
Average of roughly 6,748 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P470 DCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P470 DCN) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (6 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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