1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · P491 CEP
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 99,278 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P491 CEP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 99,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P491 CEP 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 Lt (P491 CEP) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))”.
P491 CEP Mileage History
- 27/07/200643,534 mi
- 09/08/200744,699 mi+1,165 mi
- 23/07/200845,893 mi+1,194 mi
- 07/08/200948,259 mi+2,366 mi
- 30/07/201050,274 mi+2,015 mi
- 03/08/201150,810 mi+536 mi
- 03/08/201150,810 mi
- 25/07/201251,540 mi+730 mi
- 25/07/201251,540 mi
- 17/07/201352,018 mi+478 mi
- 19/07/201352,037 mi+19 mi
- 20/02/201555,589 mi+3,552 mi
- 27/02/201555,592 mi+3 mi
- 18/08/201659,005 mi+3,413 mi
- 11/08/201761,392 mi+2,387 mi
- 11/08/201761,392 mi
- 17/08/201863,574 mi+2,182 mi
- 17/08/201863,574 mi
- 24/08/201966,444 mi+2,870 mi
- 27/08/202070,372 mi+3,928 mi
- 25/08/202173,205 mi+2,833 mi
- 26/08/202173,206 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/202276,033 mi+2,827 mi
- 25/08/202381,237 mi+5,204 mi
- 31/08/202381,238 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/202489,004 mi+7,766 mi
- 05/08/202489,004 mi
- 06/08/202593,348 mi+4,344 mi
- 25/08/202699,278 mi+5,930 mi
Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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