The road tax status for R697 GHO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R697 GHO?

The MOT for R697 GHO is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R697 GHO?

The recorded mileage for R697 GHO is 276,857 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R697 GHO ULEZ compliant?

No, R697 GHO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R697 GHO

R697 GHO

1998 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 276,857 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 24 Jun 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 276,857 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

1896cc

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R697 GHO Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
276,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)

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R697 GHO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 04:36

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (R697 GHO) between February 2006 and June 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 63 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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R697 GHO Mileage History

09/02/2006191,888 mi
09/02/2006191,888 mi
17/01/2007194,155 mi+2,267 mi
17/01/2007194,155 mi
29/02/2008138,237 mi-55,918 mi
12/03/2008138,240 mi+3 mi
03/04/2009207,830 mi+69,590 mi
15/03/2010220,531 mi+12,701 mi
15/03/2010220,531 mi
21/03/2011232,145 mi+11,614 mi
22/03/2011232,214 mi+69 mi
20/03/2012239,622 mi+7,408 mi
22/03/2012239,622 mi
02/04/2013244,716 mi+5,094 mi
03/04/2013244,772 mi+56 mi
02/04/2014251,725 mi+6,953 mi
10/04/2015259,009 mi+7,284 mi
13/04/2016262,549 mi+3,540 mi
11/04/2017264,533 mi+1,984 mi
12/04/2017264,537 mi+4 mi
26/04/2018268,149 mi+3,612 mi
26/04/2018268,149 mi
03/02/2020270,321 mi+2,172 mi
11/02/2020270,326 mi+5 mi
10/02/2021275,888 mi+5,562 mi
18/02/2021275,888 mi
14/02/2022273,010 mi-2,878 mi
16/02/2022273,013 mi+3 mi
22/06/2023274,829 mi+1,816 mi
20/06/2024276,845 mi+2,016 mi
26/06/2024276,857 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 4,624 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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