1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R724 JBA
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 191,415 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,415 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
R724 JBA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 191,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R724 JBA Mileage History
- 24/05/2006140,186 mi
- 17/05/2007143,851 mi+3,665 mi
- 17/05/2007143,851 mi
- 03/06/2008147,980 mi+4,129 mi
- 04/06/2008147,980 mi
- 07/07/2009152,753 mi+4,773 mi
- 24/06/2010169,980 mi+17,227 mi
- 24/06/2010169,980 mi
- 15/06/2011180,256 mi+10,276 mi
- 16/06/2011180,256 mi
- 23/11/2012185,427 mi+5,171 mi
- 11/11/2013185,542 mi+115 mi
- 18/03/2015185,569 mi+27 mi
- 18/03/2015185,569 mi
- 07/09/2016186,063 mi+494 mi
- 06/10/2016186,066 mi+3 mi
- 30/03/2021186,362 mi+296 mi
- 27/04/2022187,810 mi+1,448 mi
- 29/04/2022187,810 mi
- 15/04/2023189,255 mi+1,445 mi
- 15/04/2023189,255 mi
- 20/04/2024189,741 mi+486 mi
- 08/05/2025190,797 mi+1,056 mi
- 24/04/2026191,415 mi+618 mi
Average of roughly 2,572 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R724 JBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R724 JBA) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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