1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · P976 EPY
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 111,911 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P976 EPY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 111,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (P976 EPY) between March 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
P976 EPY Mileage History
- 14/03/200673,319 mi
- 12/03/200775,983 mi+2,664 mi
- 10/03/200878,270 mi+2,287 mi
- 10/03/200878,272 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/200981,321 mi+3,049 mi
- 12/03/200981,322 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/201082,989 mi+1,667 mi
- 03/03/201183,399 mi+410 mi
- 12/03/201284,451 mi+1,052 mi
- 08/03/201385,608 mi+1,157 mi
- 19/03/201486,475 mi+867 mi
- 11/03/201588,475 mi+2,000 mi
- 07/03/201689,006 mi+531 mi
- 10/03/201790,612 mi+1,606 mi
- 10/03/201790,612 mi
- 11/04/201892,555 mi+1,943 mi
- 16/04/201892,555 mi
- 21/03/201995,062 mi+2,507 mi
- 22/07/202097,593 mi+2,531 mi
- 27/07/202199,372 mi+1,779 mi
- 18/07/2022101,290 mi+1,918 mi
- 21/07/2023105,286 mi+3,996 mi
- 24/07/2023105,290 mi+4 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 1,894 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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