1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P683 CWN
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 123,320 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P683 CWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 123,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P683 CWN 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 (P683 CWN) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P683 CWN Mileage History
- 28/11/2023116,187 mi
- 08/12/2023116,287 mi+100 mi
- 19/06/2025121,315 mi+5,028 mi
- 26/08/2026123,320 mi+2,005 mi
- 03/09/2026123,320 mi
Average of roughly 2,579 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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