1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P56 BJO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 195,242 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P56 BJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 195,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P56 BJO Mileage History
- 03/05/2023197,609 mi
- 12/06/2023193,616 mi-3,993 mi
- 10/07/2024194,720 mi+1,104 mi
- 10/07/2024194,721 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2025195,242 mi+521 mi
Average of roughly -1,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P56 BJO 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 (P56 BJO) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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