1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R293 DDM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18/09/1997. Recorded mileage 230,557 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,557 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
R293 DDM Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 230,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R293 DDM Mileage History
- 03/03/2006155,147 mi
- 03/03/2007162,689 mi+7,542 mi
- 03/03/2007162,694 mi+5 mi
- 25/07/2008172,918 mi+10,224 mi
- 25/07/2009180,566 mi+7,648 mi
- 25/07/2009180,566 mi
- 23/07/2010188,587 mi+8,021 mi
- 03/08/2010188,745 mi+158 mi
- 05/08/2011196,747 mi+8,002 mi
- 05/08/2011196,747 mi
- 18/07/2012203,635 mi+6,888 mi
- 20/07/2012203,645 mi+10 mi
- 29/07/2013206,094 mi+2,449 mi
- 05/08/2014211,043 mi+4,949 mi
- 28/07/2015212,941 mi+1,898 mi
- 03/08/2015212,941 mi
- 25/07/2016215,509 mi+2,568 mi
- 25/07/2016215,510 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/2017217,792 mi+2,282 mi
- 23/08/2017217,797 mi+5 mi
- 30/07/2018219,169 mi+1,372 mi
- 25/07/2019220,835 mi+1,666 mi
- 17/08/2020222,194 mi+1,359 mi
- 23/08/2021223,144 mi+950 mi
- 23/08/2021223,144 mi
- 01/09/2022225,392 mi+2,248 mi
- 19/10/2022225,409 mi+17 mi
- 14/12/2023227,331 mi+1,922 mi
- 15/12/2023227,331 mi
- 11/02/2025228,983 mi+1,652 mi
- 13/02/2025228,984 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2026230,557 mi+1,573 mi
Average of roughly 3,781 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
R293 DDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R293 DDM) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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