1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P631 ENT
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 151,053 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P631 ENT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 151,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P631 ENT Mileage History
- 27/09/2021145,283 mi
- 23/09/2022148,346 mi+3,063 mi
- 26/09/2022148,536 mi+190 mi
- 18/10/2024148,915 mi+379 mi
- 11/10/2025151,053 mi+2,138 mi
Average of roughly 1,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P631 ENT 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 (P631 ENT) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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