1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R147 BDA
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 250,985 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,985 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
R147 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 250,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R147 BDA Mileage History
- 21/02/2023249,988 mi
- 22/02/2023249,994 mi+6 mi
- 22/08/2024250,530 mi+536 mi
- 14/02/2025250,537 mi+7 mi
- 13/03/2026250,985 mi+448 mi
Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R147 BDA 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 (R147 BDA) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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