1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R54 CNW
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 199,110 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R54 CNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 199,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R54 CNW Mileage History
- 13/04/2023197,389 mi
- 10/04/2024198,971 mi+1,582 mi
- 28/06/2025199,019 mi+48 mi
- 17/07/2026199,105 mi+86 mi
- 04/08/2026199,110 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R54 CNW 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 (R54 CNW) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel ar”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jackin”; “Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) ”.
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