1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P627 DOD
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 May 1997. Recorded mileage 243,851 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P627 DOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 243,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P627 DOD 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 (P627 DOD) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose on steering rack”; “Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both front and rear (4.4.1 (e))”.
P627 DOD Mileage History
- 17/04/2024241,626 mi
- 18/04/2024241,637 mi+11 mi
- 15/05/2025242,940 mi+1,303 mi
- 05/06/2025242,940 mi
- 01/06/2026243,851 mi+911 mi
Average of roughly 1,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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