1997 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R913 ENJ
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 79,015 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R913 ENJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 79,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R913 ENJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Transporter (R913 ENJ) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))”; “Offside Fuel system component leaking from above fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Fuel system component leaking signs of diesel on outer and lower fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R913 ENJ Mileage History
- 14/02/200640,880 mi
- 04/04/200743,263 mi+2,383 mi
- 08/04/200845,894 mi+2,631 mi
- 11/02/200947,530 mi+1,636 mi
- 26/04/201051,573 mi+4,043 mi
- 12/05/201156,090 mi+4,517 mi
- 19/05/201156,090 mi
- 30/03/201259,708 mi+3,618 mi
- 02/04/201259,708 mi
- 22/05/201361,836 mi+2,128 mi
- 23/05/201361,836 mi
- 01/09/201463,981 mi+2,145 mi
- 03/09/201463,983 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/201566,872 mi+2,889 mi
- 04/09/201566,872 mi
- 07/09/201668,578 mi+1,706 mi
- 08/09/201668,578 mi
- 05/10/201769,959 mi+1,381 mi
- 05/10/201769,959 mi
- 19/05/202170,418 mi+459 mi
- 29/03/202271,363 mi+945 mi
- 23/03/202373,941 mi+2,578 mi
- 23/03/202373,941 mi
- 03/04/202476,354 mi+2,413 mi
- 16/04/202476,361 mi+7 mi
- 10/04/202577,461 mi+1,100 mi
- 29/04/202577,472 mi+11 mi
- 29/04/202577,472 mi
- 22/04/202678,923 mi+1,451 mi
- 14/05/202679,015 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 1,884 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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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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