1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R910 BNW
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 188,969 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
R910 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 188,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R910 BNW Mileage History
- 18/04/2023187,148 mi
- 06/06/2025188,004 mi+856 mi
- 17/06/2025188,029 mi+25 mi
- 11/08/2026188,969 mi+940 mi
- 12/08/2026188,969 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R910 BNW 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 (R910 BNW) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake compensator seized (1.1.17 (a))”.
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