1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R341 AVM
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 87,030 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R341 AVM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 87,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R341 AVM 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 (R341 AVM) between October 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”.
R341 AVM Mileage History
- 26/10/202187,007 mi
- 18/12/202587,023 mi+16 mi
- 22/12/202587,030 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 3 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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