1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P926 FCF
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 178,557 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P926 FCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 178,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P926 FCF 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 (P926 FCF) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear join / brake valve (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear join / under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear / join under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))”.
P926 FCF Mileage History
- 03/05/2024174,680 mi
- 10/05/2024174,681 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2025178,557 mi+3,876 mi
- 16/05/2025178,557 mi
Average of roughly 3,745 miles per year across 4 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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