1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R837 ACV
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 202,041 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R837 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 202,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R837 ACV 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 (R837 ACV) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
R837 ACV Mileage History
- 17/05/2024200,925 mi
- 17/05/2024200,925 mi
- 15/05/2025202,018 mi+1,093 mi
- 06/01/2026202,041 mi+23 mi
- 08/01/2026202,041 mi
Average of roughly 678 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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