1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · R772 ABJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 73,506 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R772 ABJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 73,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R772 ABJ Mileage History
- 01/08/202370,617 mi
- 01/08/202370,618 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/202472,049 mi+1,431 mi
- 15/04/202673,506 mi+1,457 mi
- 15/04/202673,506 mi
Average of roughly 1,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R772 ABJ 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 (R772 ABJ) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexible brake hose (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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