1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · P976 EPY
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 111,911 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2461cc
P976 EPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 111,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P976 EPY Mileage History
- 24/07/2023105,290 mi
- 30/07/2024108,023 mi+2,733 mi
- 17/07/2025109,861 mi+1,838 mi
- 21/07/2026111,885 mi+2,024 mi
- 31/07/2026111,911 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P976 EPY 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 (P976 EPY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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