1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R229 YNF
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 176,752 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,752 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
R229 YNF Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2010
- 176,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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R229 YNF Mileage History
- 18/01/2006139,878 mi
- 18/01/2006139,878 mi
- 26/03/2007147,485 mi+7,607 mi
- 26/03/2007147,485 mi
- 25/03/2008154,027 mi+6,542 mi
- 27/03/2008154,027 mi
- 16/04/2009162,400 mi+8,373 mi
- 15/07/2010176,725 mi+14,325 mi
- 16/07/2010176,752 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 8,211 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R229 YNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R229 YNF) between January 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.