1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · P983 BLJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 91,995 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,995 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
P983 BLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 91,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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P983 BLJ Mileage History
- 30/01/202391,252 mi
- 17/01/202491,496 mi+244 mi
- 30/01/202491,503 mi+7 mi
- 29/01/202591,545 mi+42 mi
- 04/03/202691,995 mi+450 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P983 BLJ 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 (P983 BLJ) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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