1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P704 EGM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 154,456 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P704 EGM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2024
- 154,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P704 EGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P704 EGM) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2024 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
P704 EGM Mileage History
- 14/09/2022142,756 mi
- 20/09/2023142,782 mi+26 mi
- 28/09/2024154,454 mi+11,672 mi
- 28/09/2024154,456 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,736 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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