1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R592 BVS
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14/10/1997. Recorded mileage 196,341 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,341 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
R592 BVS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2021
- 196,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 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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R592 BVS Mileage History
- 06/01/200690,132 mi
- 14/12/2006101,512 mi+11,380 mi
- 05/01/2008105,396 mi+3,884 mi
- 02/01/2009110,223 mi+4,827 mi
- 05/01/2010117,585 mi+7,362 mi
- 12/01/2011127,626 mi+10,041 mi
- 11/01/2012136,694 mi+9,068 mi
- 20/01/2012137,139 mi+445 mi
- 04/01/2013146,177 mi+9,038 mi
- 24/03/2014154,374 mi+8,197 mi
- 27/03/2014154,407 mi+33 mi
- 01/05/2015157,561 mi+3,154 mi
- 13/10/2016157,600 mi+39 mi
- 10/10/2017167,213 mi+9,613 mi
- 02/05/2018167,305 mi+92 mi
- 27/04/2019178,385 mi+11,080 mi
- 01/08/2020188,581 mi+10,196 mi
- 01/08/2020188,581 mi
- 01/09/2021196,341 mi+7,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,785 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R592 BVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R592 BVS) between January 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”; “Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
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