1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · R336 ETL
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 189,864 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R336 ETL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2022
- 189,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R336 ETL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R336 ETL) between October 2007 and March 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2022 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 (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (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 below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
R336 ETL Mileage History
- 03/10/2007144,294 mi
- 21/10/2008150,119 mi+5,825 mi
- 21/10/2008150,119 mi
- 21/10/2009155,443 mi+5,324 mi
- 22/10/2009155,479 mi+36 mi
- 06/10/2010162,504 mi+7,025 mi
- 13/10/2011169,635 mi+7,131 mi
- 20/10/2012171,711 mi+2,076 mi
- 23/11/2012171,735 mi+24 mi
- 18/11/2013177,309 mi+5,574 mi
- 18/11/2013177,324 mi+15 mi
- 02/12/2014184,929 mi+7,605 mi
- 12/12/2014184,929 mi
- 06/04/2021187,935 mi+3,006 mi
- 06/04/2021187,935 mi
- 09/03/2022189,864 mi+1,929 mi
Average of roughly 3,158 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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