1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P838 DPF
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 140,571 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P838 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 140,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
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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P838 DPF Mileage History
- 28/03/2023136,557 mi
- 14/03/2024138,269 mi+1,712 mi
- 24/03/2025139,569 mi+1,300 mi
- 23/03/2026140,571 mi+1,002 mi
- 23/03/2026140,571 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P838 DPF 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 Transporter (P838 DPF) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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