Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P706 EGM

P706 EGM

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07/01/1997. Recorded mileage 148,070 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
148,070 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

P706 EGM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
  • 148,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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P706 EGM Mileage History

  1. 30/05/2024148,058 mi
  2. 21/06/2025148,058 mi
  3. 24/06/2025148,065 mi+7 mi
  4. 15/06/2026148,063 mi-2 mi
  5. 18/06/2026148,070 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P706 EGM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 12:40
MOT Analysis

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 (P706 EGM) between May 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 June 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front hanger holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”.

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