1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R347 BCL
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/11/1997. Recorded mileage 153,017 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1900cc
R347 BCL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 153,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R347 BCL Mileage History
- 03/08/2022147,453 mi
- 17/08/2022147,479 mi+26 mi
- 04/08/2023153,017 mi+5,538 mi
Average of roughly 5,557 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R347 BCL 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 (R347 BCL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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