1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R184 BDA
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 217,511 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,511 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
R184 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 217,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R184 BDA Mileage History
- 14/02/2023201,955 mi
- 12/02/2024209,147 mi+7,192 mi
- 01/03/2024209,149 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/2025214,386 mi+5,237 mi
- 21/01/2026217,511 mi+3,125 mi
Average of roughly 5,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R184 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 (R184 BDA) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 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 (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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 23 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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