Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · P712 BCK

P712 BCK

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06/06/1997. Recorded mileage 95,560 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 19/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
95,560 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2461cc

P712 BCK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
  • 95,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P712 BCK Mileage History

  1. 03/04/202390,172 mi
  2. 09/04/202495,041 mi+4,869 mi
  3. 11/04/202495,045 mi+4 mi
  4. 08/04/202595,509 mi+464 mi
  5. 21/04/202695,560 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 1,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P712 BCK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 08:05
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 (P712 BCK) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 April 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 (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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