1997 Volkswagen Multivan 2.5L Diesel · R51 ETL
1997 Volkswagen Multivan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 167,914 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
R51 ETL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 167,914 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: 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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R51 ETL Mileage History
- 18/07/2023162,839 mi
- 19/07/2024165,324 mi+2,485 mi
- 24/07/2024165,332 mi+8 mi
- 24/07/2024165,332 mi
- 17/07/2025167,914 mi+2,582 mi
Average of roughly 2,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R51 ETL 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 Multivan (R51 ETL) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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