1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · P89 NLO
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 190,858 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P89 NLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 190,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P89 NLO 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 Lt (P89 NLO) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P89 NLO Mileage History
- 02/05/2023185,411 mi
- 29/04/2024187,951 mi+2,540 mi
- 03/10/2024188,010 mi+59 mi
- 06/10/2025190,858 mi+2,848 mi
- 06/10/2025190,858 mi
Average of roughly 2,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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