1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P863 JYC
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 May 1997. Recorded mileage 151,154 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P863 JYC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 151,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P863 JYC Mileage History
- 07/04/200659,742 mi
- 10/04/200659,746 mi+4 mi
- 11/04/200766,434 mi+6,688 mi
- 11/04/200766,434 mi
- 08/04/200870,043 mi+3,609 mi
- 13/03/200977,009 mi+6,966 mi
- 29/03/201084,651 mi+7,642 mi
- 25/03/201194,927 mi+10,276 mi
- 15/03/2012100,923 mi+5,996 mi
- 13/03/2013106,725 mi+5,802 mi
- 17/03/2014115,311 mi+8,586 mi
- 24/03/2015120,364 mi+5,053 mi
- 02/03/2016125,107 mi+4,743 mi
- 08/03/2016125,108 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/2017129,708 mi+4,600 mi
- 27/02/2018133,592 mi+3,884 mi
- 21/11/2018137,261 mi+3,669 mi
- 20/01/2020142,102 mi+4,841 mi
- 27/01/2020142,102 mi
- 23/02/2021143,960 mi+1,858 mi
- 25/02/2021143,961 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/2022145,006 mi+1,045 mi
- 07/03/2023145,102 mi+96 mi
- 28/02/2024147,602 mi+2,500 mi
- 28/02/2024147,602 mi
- 12/03/2025150,403 mi+2,801 mi
- 03/03/2026151,154 mi+751 mi
Average of roughly 4,593 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P863 JYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P863 JYC) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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