1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R496 CBA
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 209,774 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,774 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
R496 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 209,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
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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R496 CBA Mileage History
- 25/04/2023202,105 mi
- 19/04/2024207,443 mi+5,338 mi
- 25/10/2024207,522 mi+79 mi
- 25/10/2024207,522 mi
- 24/10/2025209,774 mi+2,252 mi
Average of roughly 3,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R496 CBA 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 (R496 CBA) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills both sides front to re”.
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