1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R278 DDM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 156,559 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R278 DDM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2023
- 156,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R278 DDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R278 DDM) between December 2005 and December 2023.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
R278 DDM Mileage History
- 02/12/2005188,395 mi
- 01/12/2006196,286 mi+7,891 mi
- 01/12/2006196,286 mi
- 30/11/2007200,825 mi+4,539 mi
- 07/12/2007200,825 mi
- 29/07/2011209,031 mi+8,206 mi
- 29/07/2011209,031 mi
- 10/04/2014207,881 mi-1,150 mi
- 10/04/2014207,881 mi
- 12/02/2020207,881 mi
- 05/06/2023156,544 mi-51,337 mi
- 22/11/2023156,550 mi+6 mi
- 04/12/2023156,559 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly -1,768 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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