1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R548 ANH
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 236,994 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R548 ANH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 236,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R548 ANH 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 (R548 ANH) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R548 ANH Mileage History
- 24/05/2023229,385 mi
- 09/05/2024233,591 mi+4,206 mi
- 22/05/2024233,591 mi
- 28/05/2025236,993 mi+3,402 mi
- 28/07/2025236,994 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,491 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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