1997 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R841 ERE
1997 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 261,132 miles.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- —
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
R841 ERE Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2021
- 261,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (93 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R841 ERE Mileage History
- 19/01/2006165,809 mi
- 19/01/2006165,809 mi
- 16/01/2007180,236 mi+14,427 mi
- 18/01/2007180,276 mi+40 mi
- 16/01/2008190,970 mi+10,694 mi
- 17/01/2008190,970 mi
- 10/02/2009198,045 mi+7,075 mi
- 10/02/2009198,045 mi
- 20/01/2010205,840 mi+7,795 mi
- 08/02/2011212,761 mi+6,921 mi
- 08/02/2012216,987 km
- 14/02/2012216,998 km+11 km
- 29/01/2013220,884 mi
- 04/02/2013220,894 mi+10 mi
- 03/04/2014228,333 km
- 04/04/2014228,362 km+29 km
- 01/04/2015235,828 km+7,466 km
- 15/04/2015235,908 km+80 km
- 27/06/2016241,083 km+5,175 km
- 30/06/2016241,144 km+61 km
- 03/07/2017249,310 km+8,166 km
- 06/07/2017249,352 km+42 km
- 18/08/2018252,627 km+3,275 km
- 22/08/2018252,653 km+26 km
- 21/06/2019255,109 km+2,456 km
- 30/07/2019255,145 km+36 km
- 21/08/2020259,178 mi
- 09/09/2020259,214 mi+36 mi
- 17/09/2021261,132 mi+1,918 mi
Average of roughly 6,087 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R841 ERE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Lt (R841 ERE) between January 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (93 issues), Suspension (81 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Bodywork (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 165 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))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower door (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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