1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R191 ERP
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05/12/1997. Recorded mileage 192,644 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
R191 ERP Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 192,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R191 ERP Mileage History
- 03/10/2006124,844 mi
- 04/10/2007134,384 mi+9,540 mi
- 03/10/2008141,530 mi+7,146 mi
- 22/06/2009146,070 mi+4,540 mi
- 18/06/2010148,933 mi+2,863 mi
- 16/06/2011151,686 mi+2,753 mi
- 20/06/2012154,574 mi+2,888 mi
- 20/06/2012154,574 mi
- 17/06/2013157,580 mi+3,006 mi
- 17/06/2013157,580 mi
- 20/06/2014160,398 mi+2,818 mi
- 23/06/2015163,167 mi+2,769 mi
- 21/06/2016167,087 mi+3,920 mi
- 22/06/2016167,087 mi
- 17/06/2017170,467 mi+3,380 mi
- 21/06/2018175,625 mi+5,158 mi
- 21/06/2018175,625 mi
- 04/07/2019179,447 mi+3,822 mi
- 01/07/2020179,598 mi+151 mi
- 02/07/2020179,599 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/2021179,676 mi+77 mi
- 13/08/2021179,685 mi+9 mi
- 19/08/2022179,732 mi+47 mi
- 19/08/2022179,734 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2023182,441 mi+2,707 mi
- 16/08/2023182,441 mi
- 13/08/2024188,444 mi+6,003 mi
- 15/08/2024188,444 mi
- 21/08/2025192,644 mi+4,200 mi
Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R191 ERP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R191 ERP) between September 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Steering (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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