The road tax status for R161 BRL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R161 BRL?

The MOT for R161 BRL is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 November 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R161 BRL?

The recorded mileage for R161 BRL is 157,395 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R161 BRL ULEZ compliant?

No, R161 BRL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R161 BRL

R161 BRL

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 157,395 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/11/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 157,395 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 11/11/2025

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Mileage: 157,395 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2461cc

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R161 BRL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R161 BRL Mileage History

15/08/2022157,395 mi
15/08/2022157,395 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R161 BRL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 11:30

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R161 BRL) between August 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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