1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R810 GCK
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 175,381 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R810 GCK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2023
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R810 GCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Lt (R810 GCK) between July 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1957015c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R810 GCK Mileage History
- 07/07/200678,298 mi
- 22/06/200784,097 mi+5,799 mi
- 04/07/200890,698 mi+6,601 mi
- 30/06/200996,403 mi+5,705 mi
- 09/07/2010102,923 mi+6,520 mi
- 15/07/2010102,936 mi+13 mi
- 12/07/2011108,697 mi+5,761 mi
- 14/07/2011108,701 mi+4 mi
- 27/07/20120 mi-108,701 mi
- 01/05/2014113,504 mi+113,504 mi
- 09/04/2015123,357 mi+9,853 mi
- 27/04/2017126,638 mi+3,281 mi
- 28/04/2017126,638 mi
- 27/04/2018136,680 mi+10,042 mi
- 01/05/2018136,680 mi
- 25/04/2019146,173 mi+9,493 mi
- 03/05/2019146,179 mi+6 mi
- 02/11/20210 mi-146,179 mi
- 04/10/2022175,377 mi+175,377 mi
- 26/10/2022175,381 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,955 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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