1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P650 FMO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 126,655 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P650 FMO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 126,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P650 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P650 FMO) between May 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
P650 FMO Mileage History
- 22/05/200690,375 mi
- 20/06/200798,245 mi+7,870 mi
- 26/06/200798,245 mi
- 20/08/2008104,924 mi+6,679 mi
- 12/08/2009106,768 mi+1,844 mi
- 17/08/2009106,791 mi+23 mi
- 09/08/2010109,980 mi+3,189 mi
- 11/08/2010109,981 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/2011111,139 mi+1,158 mi
- 27/04/2012112,214 mi+1,075 mi
- 26/04/2013112,923 mi+709 mi
- 22/04/2014113,389 mi+466 mi
- 12/12/2014115,839 mi+2,450 mi
- 25/11/2015116,177 mi+338 mi
- 01/12/2015116,194 mi+17 mi
- 01/12/2016117,536 mi+1,342 mi
- 01/12/2016117,536 mi
- 06/12/2017120,552 mi+3,016 mi
- 26/11/2018122,771 mi+2,219 mi
- 03/12/2018122,826 mi+55 mi
- 04/12/2019123,812 mi+986 mi
- 10/12/2020124,782 mi+970 mi
- 22/12/2020124,783 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/2021125,885 mi+1,102 mi
- 23/12/2021125,886 mi+1 mi
- 27/05/2023126,651 mi+765 mi
- 18/01/2025126,653 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/2026126,655 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/2026126,655 mi
Average of roughly 1,842 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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