1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P750 BBW
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 May 1997. Recorded mileage 271,214 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P750 BBW Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 271,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P750 BBW 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 (P750 BBW) between June 2005 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
P750 BBW Mileage History
- 20/06/2006195,283 mi
- 12/06/2007201,015 mi+5,732 mi
- 20/06/2007201,040 mi+25 mi
- 20/06/2007201,040 mi
- 16/06/2008205,292 mi+4,252 mi
- 27/06/2008205,472 mi+180 mi
- 18/06/2009209,189 mi+3,717 mi
- 20/06/2009209,199 mi+10 mi
- 03/07/2010210,448 mi+1,249 mi
- 15/07/2010210,458 mi+10 mi
- 27/06/2011215,527 mi+5,069 mi
- 01/07/2011215,527 mi
- 12/07/2012226,273 mi+10,746 mi
- 13/07/2012226,295 mi+22 mi
- 10/07/2013231,288 mi+4,993 mi
- 04/07/2014233,165 mi+1,877 mi
- 03/07/2015235,195 mi+2,030 mi
- 30/12/2016238,085 mi+2,890 mi
- 26/03/2018240,424 mi+2,339 mi
- 26/03/2018240,424 mi
- 01/04/2019246,377 mi+5,953 mi
- 24/03/2020254,937 mi+8,560 mi
- 24/08/2021266,298 mi+11,361 mi
- 01/10/2022267,723 mi+1,425 mi
- 04/10/2022267,723 mi
- 23/11/2023271,196 mi+3,473 mi
- 28/11/2023271,197 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2024271,214 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,170 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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