1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R564 BGU
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 148,368 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R564 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 148,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R564 BGU 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 (R564 BGU) between October 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R564 BGU Mileage History
- 29/10/2021142,325 mi
- 22/04/2023144,083 mi+1,758 mi
- 10/04/2025147,454 mi+3,371 mi
- 20/05/2026148,340 mi+886 mi
- 23/05/2026148,368 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 1,324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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