1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · P95 MWE
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 155,502 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P95 MWE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 155,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P95 MWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P95 MWE) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
P95 MWE Mileage History
- 15/02/2006105,573 mi
- 07/02/2007113,830 mi+8,257 mi
- 06/02/2008121,374 mi+7,544 mi
- 07/02/2008121,381 mi+7 mi
- 28/02/2009103,809 mi-17,572 mi
- 27/01/2011141,099 mi+37,290 mi
- 22/07/2013143,483 mi+2,384 mi
- 26/09/2014143,838 mi+355 mi
- 30/10/2015144,469 mi+631 mi
- 27/10/2016145,488 mi+1,019 mi
- 28/10/2016145,489 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/2018146,465 mi+976 mi
- 25/04/2019146,703 mi+238 mi
- 07/12/2020147,417 mi+714 mi
- 17/01/2022148,224 mi+807 mi
- 20/01/2022148,226 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2023148,597 mi+371 mi
- 05/04/2024148,855 mi+258 mi
- 15/04/2025148,964 mi+109 mi
- 15/04/2026155,502 mi+6,538 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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