1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P792 FMO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 39,854 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P792 FMO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 39,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P792 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P792 FMO) between January 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P792 FMO Mileage History
- 12/01/2006123,020 mi
- 12/01/2008136,643 mi+13,623 mi
- 09/01/2009142,792 mi+6,149 mi
- 09/01/2009142,792 mi
- 08/01/2010149,299 mi+6,507 mi
- 17/12/2010125,500 mi-23,799 mi
- 06/01/2012156,586 mi+31,086 mi
- 26/10/2012160,840 mi+4,254 mi
- 11/09/2013164,246 mi+3,406 mi
- 11/09/2013164,246 mi
- 11/09/2014168,452 mi+4,206 mi
- 11/09/2014168,452 mi
- 16/09/2015173,544 mi+5,092 mi
- 16/09/2015173,544 mi
- 23/08/2016177,299 mi+3,755 mi
- 13/11/2018180,814 mi+3,515 mi
- 26/11/2018180,818 mi+4 mi
- 26/11/20194,186 mi-176,632 mi
- 24/11/20208,891 mi+4,705 mi
- 08/12/202117,055 mi+8,164 mi
- 22/11/202225,220 mi+8,165 mi
- 17/11/202334,319 mi+9,099 mi
- 13/02/202539,854 mi+5,535 mi
Average of roughly -4,357 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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