1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R556 DHO
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 160,969 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,969 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
R556 DHO Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 160,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
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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R556 DHO Mileage History
- 09/06/200675,820 mi
- 19/06/200781,200 mi+5,380 mi
- 13/06/200888,432 mi+7,232 mi
- 21/07/200991,344 mi+2,912 mi
- 21/07/200991,344 mi
- 28/06/201099,317 mi+7,973 mi
- 28/06/201099,317 mi
- 15/07/2011110,255 mi+10,938 mi
- 15/07/2011110,255 mi
- 19/07/2012117,777 mi+7,522 mi
- 22/08/2013126,423 mi+8,646 mi
- 22/08/2013126,423 mi
- 21/07/2014128,215 mi+1,792 mi
- 22/07/2014128,223 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/2015138,495 mi+10,272 mi
- 27/07/2015138,497 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2016143,609 mi+5,112 mi
- 29/07/2016143,609 mi
- 10/08/2017147,562 mi+3,953 mi
- 21/08/2017147,562 mi
- 23/08/2018149,903 mi+2,341 mi
- 24/08/2018149,904 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2019152,308 mi+2,404 mi
- 12/08/2019152,309 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2020154,359 mi+2,050 mi
- 30/07/2020154,360 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2021156,242 mi+1,882 mi
- 15/08/2022158,155 mi+1,913 mi
- 19/08/2022158,156 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2023160,967 mi+2,811 mi
- 23/02/2026160,969 mi+2 mi
- 23/02/2026160,969 mi
Average of roughly 4,320 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
R556 DHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R556 DHO) between June 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Brakes (39 issues), Bodywork (29 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Steering (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 114 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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