1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · P702 BFO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/05/1997. Recorded mileage 91,761 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2460cc
P702 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 91,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P702 BFO Mileage History
- 12/04/202385,871 mi
- 12/04/202385,872 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/202487,896 mi+2,024 mi
- 19/03/202589,776 mi+1,880 mi
- 30/03/202691,761 mi+1,985 mi
Average of roughly 1,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P702 BFO 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 (P702 BFO) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”.
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