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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R212 CCA

R212 CCA

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 285,062 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
285,062 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2370cc

R212 CCA Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
  • 285,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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R212 CCA Mileage History

  1. 02/09/2005136,747 mi
  2. 25/09/200615,930 mi-120,817 mi
  3. 12/09/2007181,732 mi+165,802 mi
  4. 12/09/2007181,732 mi
  5. 08/09/2008204,412 mi+22,680 mi
  6. 08/09/2008204,415 mi+3 mi
  7. 07/04/2010230,130 mi+25,715 mi
  8. 16/03/2011127,240 mi-102,890 mi
  9. 16/03/2011238,857 mi+111,617 mi
  10. 17/03/2011238,857 mi
  11. 12/04/2012248,335 mi+9,478 mi
  12. 19/04/2012248,335 mi
  13. 26/03/2013256,412 mi+8,077 mi
  14. 19/04/2013256,991 mi+579 mi
  15. 17/04/2014263,456 mi+6,465 mi
  16. 30/04/2014263,456 mi
  17. 25/03/2015267,832 mi+4,376 mi
  18. 08/04/2015267,823 mi-9 mi
  19. 05/05/2016274,784 mi+6,961 mi
  20. 25/05/2016274,785 mi+1 mi
  21. 01/06/2017279,948 mi+5,163 mi
  22. 07/06/2017279,974 mi+26 mi
  23. 09/06/2018281,859 mi+1,885 mi
  24. 07/12/2018281,876 mi+17 mi
  25. 07/12/2018281,876 mi
  26. 27/01/2020283,942 mi+2,066 mi
  27. 30/01/2020283,943 mi+1 mi
  28. 04/05/2023284,271 mi+328 mi
  29. 26/06/2023284,290 mi+19 mi
  30. 20/08/2024284,761 mi+471 mi
  31. 02/10/2026285,062 mi+301 mi

Average of roughly 7,035 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R212 CCA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R212 CCA) between September 2005 and October 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”.

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