1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.8L Petrol · R865 ADP
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 333,106 km. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 333,106 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R865 ADP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 333,106 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R865 ADP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R865 ADP) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Snapped at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
R865 ADP Odometer History
- 03/05/2022332,731 km
- 18/10/2024333,078 km+347 km
- 26/03/2026333,106 km+28 km
Average of roughly 96 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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