1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P50 YEL
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 206,160 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,160 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
P50 YEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 206,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P50 YEL Mileage History
- 21/09/2024203,004 mi
- 23/09/2024203,017 mi+13 mi
- 04/10/2025206,128 mi+3,111 mi
- 20/10/2025206,150 mi+22 mi
- 14/03/2026206,160 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P50 YEL 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 (P50 YEL) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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