1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R305 DDM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 121,075 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R305 DDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 121,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R305 DDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R305 DDM) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R305 DDM Mileage History
- 19/07/2022112,084 mi
- 26/07/2023115,580 mi+3,496 mi
- 02/08/2024118,606 mi+3,026 mi
- 15/07/2025121,046 mi+2,440 mi
- 24/07/2025121,075 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 2,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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