The road tax status for P885 FOM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P885 FOM?

The MOT for P885 FOM is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P885 FOM?

The recorded mileage for P885 FOM is 162,742 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P885 FOM ULEZ compliant?

No, P885 FOM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P885 FOM

P885 FOM

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 162,742 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10 Jun 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,742 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1896cc

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P885 FOM Key Findings

35 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
162,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)

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P885 FOM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 04:21

MOT Analysis

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35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P885 FOM) between May 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Bodywork (19 issues), Lighting (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 86 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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P885 FOM Mileage History

22/05/200689,339 mi
06/08/200790,837 mi+1,498 mi
06/08/200790,839 mi+2 mi
01/09/200891,075 mi+236 mi
09/09/200891,086 mi+11 mi
04/12/200998,068 mi+6,982 mi
04/12/200998,068 mi
19/01/2011104,138 mi+6,070 mi
21/01/2011104,138 mi
05/01/2012108,531 mi+4,393 mi
25/01/2013114,079 mi+5,548 mi
30/01/2013114,131 mi+52 mi
04/01/2014118,194 mi+4,063 mi
07/01/2014118,194 mi
27/01/2015121,069 mi+2,875 mi
11/02/2015121,071 mi+2 mi
04/03/2016123,970 mi+2,899 mi
27/01/2017126,100 mi+2,130 mi
24/02/2017126,233 mi+133 mi
26/01/2018129,609 mi+3,376 mi
26/01/2018129,609 mi
23/01/2019136,445 mi+6,836 mi
23/01/2019136,445 mi
24/01/2020142,171 mi+5,726 mi
06/03/2020142,375 mi+204 mi
02/04/2021146,243 mi+3,868 mi
12/04/2021146,243 mi
07/04/2022150,550 mi+4,307 mi
14/04/2022150,551 mi+1 mi
30/03/2023154,906 mi+4,355 mi
07/05/2024157,402 mi+2,496 mi
24/04/2025160,328 mi+2,926 mi
10/06/2025160,362 mi+34 mi
09/06/2026162,734 mi+2,372 mi
12/06/2026162,742 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 3,660 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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