1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R446 BDA
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 218,158 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
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R446 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 218,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R446 BDA Mileage History
- 08/06/2023202,386 mi
- 16/06/2023202,483 mi+97 mi
- 25/10/2024211,614 mi+9,131 mi
- 24/10/2025218,113 mi+6,499 mi
- 13/11/2025218,158 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 6,481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R446 BDA 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 (R446 BDA) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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