1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P841 DPF
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 May 1997. Recorded mileage 192,627 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P841 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 192,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P841 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 (P841 DPF) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill to under side door step (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to under side door ”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
P841 DPF Mileage History
- 23/05/2023192,429 mi
- 23/05/2023192,431 mi+2 mi
- 04/06/2024192,535 mi+104 mi
- 09/07/2024192,540 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/2025192,627 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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