1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P490 AFJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 177,442 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,442 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
P490 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 177,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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P490 AFJ Mileage History
- 19/07/2022168,840 mi
- 19/07/2023170,057 mi+1,217 mi
- 23/07/2024172,406 mi+2,349 mi
- 11/07/2025173,807 mi+1,401 mi
- 31/07/2026177,442 mi+3,635 mi
Average of roughly 2,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P490 AFJ 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 (P490 AFJ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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