1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P846 DPF
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 235,934 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P846 DPF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 235,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P846 DPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P846 DPF) between June 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P846 DPF Mileage History
- 07/06/2006148,324 mi
- 08/06/2007152,645 mi+4,321 mi
- 02/06/2008157,630 mi+4,985 mi
- 09/06/2009163,905 mi+6,275 mi
- 10/06/2009163,905 mi
- 06/07/2010174,942 mi+11,037 mi
- 03/11/2011195,664 mi+20,722 mi
- 07/11/2011195,763 mi+99 mi
- 12/11/2012207,323 mi+11,560 mi
- 15/11/2012207,337 mi+14 mi
- 02/11/2013215,469 mi+8,132 mi
- 06/11/2013215,479 mi+10 mi
- 24/11/2014222,939 mi+7,460 mi
- 25/11/2014222,943 mi+4 mi
- 20/11/2015225,203 mi+2,260 mi
- 26/11/2015225,232 mi+29 mi
- 24/03/2017226,997 mi+1,765 mi
- 10/04/2017227,004 mi+7 mi
- 26/04/2018229,131 mi+2,127 mi
- 29/04/2019231,594 mi+2,463 mi
- 22/06/2019231,594 mi
- 11/06/2020233,165 mi+1,571 mi
- 23/06/2020233,166 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/2021235,243 mi+2,077 mi
- 08/08/2022235,249 mi+6 mi
- 21/10/2022235,249 mi
- 23/10/2023235,934 mi+685 mi
Average of roughly 5,042 miles per year across 27 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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