1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P508 HHL
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 193,104 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P508 HHL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 193,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P508 HHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P508 HHL) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
P508 HHL Mileage History
- 05/11/2005197,988 mi
- 09/12/2006198,564 mi+576 mi
- 07/12/2007203,098 mi+4,534 mi
- 13/12/2007203,098 mi
- 29/10/2008209,468 mi+6,370 mi
- 04/11/2008209,468 mi
- 27/10/2009211,807 mi+2,339 mi
- 03/11/2010214,698 mi+2,891 mi
- 03/11/2010214,698 mi
- 05/11/2011218,730 mi+4,032 mi
- 26/10/2012221,446 mi+2,716 mi
- 29/10/2012221,446 mi
- 31/10/2013225,225 mi+3,779 mi
- 30/10/2014227,336 mi+2,111 mi
- 26/10/2015229,924 mi+2,588 mi
- 24/10/2016232,844 mi+2,920 mi
- 26/10/2016232,846 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/2017235,169 mi+2,323 mi
- 16/11/2018237,313 mi+2,144 mi
- 23/10/2020240,624 mi+3,311 mi
- 18/10/2021240,750 mi+126 mi
- 14/10/2022184,263 mi-56,487 mi
- 25/10/2022184,271 mi+8 mi
- 24/10/2023187,389 mi+3,118 mi
- 31/10/2023187,392 mi+3 mi
- 23/10/2024190,179 mi+2,787 mi
- 06/11/2025193,104 mi+2,925 mi
- 28/11/2025193,104 mi
Average of roughly -243 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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