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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P49 SUC

P49 SUC

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 244,436 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Aug 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
244,436 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Aug 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc
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P49 SUC Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2023
  • 244,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

P49 SUC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P49 SUC) between August 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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P49 SUC Mileage History

  1. 05/08/2022242,922 mi
  2. 06/08/2022242,923 mi+1 mi
  3. 25/07/2023244,436 mi+1,513 mi

Average of roughly 1,563 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
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