1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R886 BTU
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 79,089 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R886 BTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 79,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R886 BTU 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 (R886 BTU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
R886 BTU Mileage History
- 15/03/202372,975 mi
- 15/03/202372,975 mi
- 14/03/202473,970 mi+995 mi
- 20/03/202578,062 mi+4,092 mi
- 27/04/202679,089 mi+1,027 mi
Average of roughly 1,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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