1997 Volkswagen Multivan 1.9L Diesel · R827 BDV
1997 Volkswagen Multivan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 209,400 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R827 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 209,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R827 BDV 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 Multivan (R827 BDV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member an”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis and Floor Area (6.1.6 (i) (i)”.
R827 BDV Mileage History
- 22/06/2023203,539 mi
- 22/06/2023203,539 mi
- 30/05/2025206,979 mi+3,440 mi
- 04/06/2025206,981 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/2026209,400 mi+2,419 mi
Average of roughly 1,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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