1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R596 BNV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 05/09/1997. Recorded mileage 234,824 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
R596 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 234,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R596 BNV Mileage History
- 04/08/2023233,476 mi
- 23/08/2023233,476 mi
- 15/08/2024234,240 mi+764 mi
- 06/09/2024234,260 mi+20 mi
- 28/08/2025234,824 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R596 BNV 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 (R596 BNV) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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