The road tax status for R217 BDA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R217 BDA?

The MOT for R217 BDA is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R217 BDA?

The recorded mileage for R217 BDA is 216,568 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R217 BDA ULEZ compliant?

No, R217 BDA 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

MOT Valid

1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R217 BDA

R217 BDA

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/09/1997. Recorded mileage 216,568 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 16/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 216,568 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 216,568 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R217 BDA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
216,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R217 BDA Mileage History

22/05/2024209,294 mi
22/05/2024209,294 mi
19/05/2025212,211 mi+2,917 mi
11/06/2026216,553 mi+4,342 mi
18/06/2026216,568 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 3,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R217 BDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 07:20

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R217 BDA) between May 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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