1997 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4L Diesel · R962 BAN
1997 Volkswagen Transporter (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 118,591 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R962 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 118,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R962 BAN 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 (R962 BAN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill upright (7.1.”; “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”.
R962 BAN Mileage History
- 22/07/2024116,143 mi
- 23/07/2025117,464 mi+1,321 mi
- 23/07/2025117,464 mi
- 03/07/2026118,588 mi+1,124 mi
- 22/07/2026118,591 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,224 miles per year across 5 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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