The road tax status for R511 EGK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R511 EGK?

The MOT for R511 EGK is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R511 EGK?

The recorded mileage for R511 EGK is 190,167 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R511 EGK ULEZ compliant?

No, R511 EGK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R511 EGK

R511 EGK

1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/09/1997. Recorded mileage 190,167 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 190,167 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 190,167 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R511 EGK Key Findings

35 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
190,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
16 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (55 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R511 EGK Mileage History

02/02/2006120,447 mi
07/02/2006120,497 mi+50 mi
16/01/2007132,607 mi+12,110 mi
07/02/2008143,263 mi+10,656 mi
06/02/2009151,159 mi+7,896 mi
06/02/2009151,159 mi
26/01/2010158,863 mi+7,704 mi
01/02/2010158,863 mi
02/03/2011167,602 mi+8,739 mi
03/03/2011167,602 mi
25/02/2012173,435 mi+5,833 mi
29/02/2012173,435 mi
06/09/2013177,980 mi+4,545 mi
07/09/2013177,980 mi
14/07/2014179,043 mi+1,063 mi
18/07/2014179,041 mi-2 mi
05/06/2015179,368 mi+327 mi
09/06/2015179,368 mi
21/07/2016181,179 mi+1,811 mi
22/07/2016181,179 mi
17/01/2018183,150 mi+1,971 mi
22/01/2018183,150 mi
09/02/2019185,444 mi+2,294 mi
10/03/2020186,388 mi+944 mi
20/08/2020186,388 mi
26/08/2020186,389 mi+1 mi
13/08/2021186,897 mi+508 mi
17/10/2022187,622 mi+725 mi
18/10/2022187,622 mi
10/10/2023188,392 mi+770 mi
16/10/2023188,426 mi+34 mi
12/10/2024189,558 mi+1,132 mi
15/10/2024189,581 mi+23 mi
21/10/2025190,147 mi+566 mi
14/11/2025190,167 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 3,524 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R511 EGK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:21

MOT Analysis

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35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R511 EGK) between February 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 16 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (55 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Bodywork (20 issues), Windscreen (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 82 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.

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