1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R47 EAP
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 214,142 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R47 EAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 214,142 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.
R47 EAP 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 (R47 EAP) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R47 EAP Mileage History
- 10/03/2022202,768 mi
- 13/05/2022202,775 mi+7 mi
- 20/05/2023204,826 mi+2,051 mi
- 21/05/2024208,517 mi+3,691 mi
- 06/06/2025214,142 mi+5,625 mi
Average of roughly 3,509 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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