1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R645 BRP
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 164,463 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R645 BRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 164,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R645 BRP 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 Lt (R645 BRP) between February 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 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 (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch area / outer sill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
R645 BRP Mileage History
- 28/02/2022154,022 mi
- 14/03/2023158,464 mi+4,442 mi
- 12/04/2023158,472 mi+8 mi
- 16/04/2024161,259 mi+2,787 mi
- 06/05/2026164,463 mi+3,204 mi
Average of roughly 2,496 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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