1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R831 GEJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 47,620 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R831 GEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2011
- 47,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R831 GEJ 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 (R831 GEJ) between March 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
R831 GEJ Mileage History
- 23/03/200632,694 mi
- 23/03/200632,694 mi
- 21/04/200734,631 mi+1,937 mi
- 06/09/200844,621 mi+9,990 mi
- 06/04/201147,620 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 2,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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