1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R883 BTU
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 110,936 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R883 BTU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 110,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R883 BTU Mileage History
- 06/04/200671,227 mi
- 03/04/200773,287 mi+2,060 mi
- 03/04/200773,287 mi
- 08/04/200876,282 mi+2,995 mi
- 09/04/200876,282 mi
- 08/04/200978,626 mi+2,344 mi
- 07/04/201080,847 mi+2,221 mi
- 06/04/201181,944 mi+1,097 mi
- 30/03/201283,546 mi+1,602 mi
- 27/03/201386,622 mi+3,076 mi
- 02/04/201488,750 mi+2,128 mi
- 08/04/201590,325 mi+1,575 mi
- 05/04/201692,088 mi+1,763 mi
- 05/04/201692,088 mi
- 06/04/201794,902 mi+2,814 mi
- 07/04/201794,901 mi-1 mi
- 10/04/201897,046 mi+2,145 mi
- 15/04/201999,577 mi+2,531 mi
- 26/03/2020100,893 mi+1,316 mi
- 19/03/2021101,727 mi+834 mi
- 08/04/2022103,525 mi+1,798 mi
- 24/03/2023105,159 mi+1,634 mi
- 19/04/2024126,021 mi+20,862 mi
- 21/03/2025108,335 mi-17,686 mi
- 08/04/2026110,936 mi+2,601 mi
Average of roughly 1,985 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R883 BTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R883 BTU) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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