1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P856 AFJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07/03/1997. Recorded mileage 161,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
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P856 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 161,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P856 AFJ Mileage History
- 28/03/2023153,720 mi
- 26/03/2024158,076 mi+4,356 mi
- 26/03/2024158,076 mi
- 27/03/2025160,121 mi+2,045 mi
- 19/03/2026161,890 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 2,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P856 AFJ 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 (P856 AFJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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