1997 Volkswagen 2.5L Diesel · P73 PYD
1997 Volkswagen (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1997. Recorded mileage 186,469 km. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 186,469 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
P73 PYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 186,469 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P73 PYD Odometer History
- 18/06/2022184,276 km
- 26/06/2023184,287 km+11 km
- 22/04/2024184,292 km+5 km
- 12/04/2025184,764 km+472 km
- 15/04/2026186,469 km+1,705 km
Average of roughly 573 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P73 PYD 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 Unknown (P73 PYD) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (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.
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