1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P718 GNN
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 193,663 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P718 GNN Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 193,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P718 GNN Mileage History
- 17/09/2005123,146 mi
- 20/09/2005123,242 mi+96 mi
- 18/09/2006129,605 mi+6,363 mi
- 21/09/2006129,625 mi+20 mi
- 14/09/2007133,114 mi+3,489 mi
- 09/09/2008137,608 mi+4,494 mi
- 22/08/2009139,876 mi+2,268 mi
- 02/10/2010145,479 mi+5,603 mi
- 02/10/2010145,479 mi
- 15/10/2011150,298 mi+4,819 mi
- 27/10/2012152,141 mi+1,843 mi
- 19/10/2013152,969 mi+828 mi
- 11/10/2014154,250 mi+1,281 mi
- 17/10/2015155,732 mi+1,482 mi
- 24/10/2015155,740 mi+8 mi
- 29/10/2016156,596 mi+856 mi
- 18/03/2017156,602 mi+6 mi
- 14/03/2018157,674 mi+1,072 mi
- 11/06/2020158,499 mi+825 mi
- 11/06/2020158,499 mi
- 09/06/2021163,984 mi+5,485 mi
- 09/06/2021163,984 mi
- 25/05/2022165,990 mi+2,006 mi
- 05/10/2023166,633 mi+643 mi
- 13/10/2023166,643 mi+10 mi
- 15/10/2024182,259 mi+15,616 mi
- 09/09/2026193,658 mi+11,399 mi
- 23/09/2026193,661 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/2026193,663 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,355 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P718 GNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P718 GNN) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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