1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P942 CTT
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/03/1997. Recorded mileage 190,307 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
P942 CTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 190,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
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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P942 CTT Mileage History
- 03/05/2024185,303 mi
- 12/06/2025190,226 mi+4,923 mi
- 20/06/2025190,232 mi+6 mi
- 13/08/2025190,252 mi+20 mi
- 17/12/2025190,307 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 3,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P942 CTT 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 (P942 CTT) between May 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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