1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P670 FMO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/03/1997. Recorded mileage 155,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,890 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
P670 FMO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 155,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 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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P670 FMO Mileage History
- 25/02/200665,904 mi
- 20/02/200769,908 mi+4,004 mi
- 20/02/200769,908 mi
- 23/02/200880,695 mi+10,787 mi
- 03/02/200988,683 mi+7,988 mi
- 09/02/200988,719 mi+36 mi
- 19/02/201098,587 mi+9,868 mi
- 20/01/2011105,461 mi+6,874 mi
- 20/01/2011105,461 mi
- 23/01/2012113,262 mi+7,801 mi
- 25/01/2012113,262 mi
- 22/02/2013121,441 mi+8,179 mi
- 07/02/2014131,572 mi+10,131 mi
- 31/01/2015134,874 mi+3,302 mi
- 01/02/2016137,378 mi+2,504 mi
- 13/02/2017139,251 mi+1,873 mi
- 26/01/2018142,220 mi+2,969 mi
- 08/02/2019142,750 mi+530 mi
- 07/02/2020155,765 mi+13,015 mi
- 07/02/2020143,770 mi-11,995 mi
- 23/02/2021145,000 mi+1,230 mi
- 20/01/2022145,971 mi+971 mi
- 18/04/2023152,551 mi+6,580 mi
- 25/04/2023152,551 mi
- 21/03/2024155,890 mi+3,339 mi
Average of roughly 4,981 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P670 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P670 FMO) between February 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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