1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R66 BDH
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/10/1997. Recorded mileage 175,144 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,144 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
R66 BDH Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R66 BDH Mileage History
- 28/11/2005109,796 mi
- 17/11/2006119,707 mi+9,911 mi
- 07/11/2007122,905 mi+3,198 mi
- 12/11/2007122,907 mi+2 mi
- 25/11/2008126,366 mi+3,459 mi
- 27/11/2008126,383 mi+17 mi
- 12/11/2009130,930 mi+4,547 mi
- 12/11/2009130,930 mi
- 07/12/2010136,692 mi+5,762 mi
- 09/12/2010136,698 mi+6 mi
- 10/12/2011151,422 mi+14,724 mi
- 16/12/2011151,441 mi+19 mi
- 06/09/2013161,898 mi+10,457 mi
- 19/09/2013161,915 mi+17 mi
- 06/09/2014163,181 mi+1,266 mi
- 17/09/2014163,191 mi+10 mi
- 19/09/2015164,333 mi+1,142 mi
- 06/03/2017155,359 mi-8,974 mi
- 15/03/2017166,369 mi+11,010 mi
- 10/03/2018159,494 mi-6,875 mi
- 06/03/2019170,121 mi+10,627 mi
- 29/02/2020171,872 mi+1,751 mi
- 07/04/2021173,191 mi+1,319 mi
- 17/04/2021173,330 mi+139 mi
- 12/04/2022174,349 mi+1,019 mi
- 03/05/2022174,350 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/2023175,144 mi+794 mi
- 27/04/2023175,144 mi
Average of roughly 3,753 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R66 BDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R66 BDH) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Brakes (41 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Steering (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 110 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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