1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R2 VWV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 165,651 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 VWV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2026
- 165,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 VWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R2 VWV) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R2 VWV Mileage History
- 04/08/2022164,108 mi
- 14/09/2023165,544 mi+1,436 mi
- 12/03/2026165,651 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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